Is Fresh tuna steak safe during pregnancy?

Q: Is Fresh tuna steak safe during pregnancy?

Use caution. Larger fish accumulate more mercury; fresh tuna can be higher than light canned tuna. Keep it occasional, fully cooked and limited. Ask your doctor.

Why?

Larger fish accumulate more mercury; fresh tuna can be higher than light canned tuna.

Advice

Keep it occasional, fully cooked and limited. Ask your doctor.

General information. Ask your doctor about your personal situation.

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