January 22, 2008


NEW YORK: Recent laboratory tests performed for The New York Times
found so much mercury in tuna sushi that a regular diet of even two or
three pieces a week at some restaurants could be a health hazard for
the average adult, based on guidelines set out by the Environmental
Protection Agency.

Eight of the 44 pieces of sushi The Times purchased from local
restaurants and stores in October had mercury levels so high that the
Food and Drug Administration could take legal action to remove the
fish from the market.

Although all the samples were gathered in New York City, experts
believe similar results would be observed elsewhere...