Tuna, especially chunk light canned tuna, is a safe, nutritious and low-cost source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, consumers are bombarded with sensational claims and conflicting advice that drown out the voices of experts from the federal government and public health institutions urging greater fish consumption. Everyday we learn more about the health benefits of tuna. Mercury is not the public health risk that some claim. No studies have shown that fish consumption has led to dangerous levels of mercury within the human body.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency emphasize fish as an essential part of anyone's diet and encourage pregnant or nursing women and young children to safely eat up to 12 ounces per week of canned light tuna (that's four sandwiches a week) and six ounces of canned albacore. We at the U.S. Tuna Foundation strive to provide our consumers with the most accurate and up-to-date information on tuna. In this vein, we welcome you to explore this Web site and make your own decisions.
Trust the science, not the hype.
