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Is it safe to eat shellfish while pregnant?
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Yes: The major concern with seafood in pregnancy is mercury content which is just not very high in shellfish. Tuna and swordfish are the variety most associated with high mercury content.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: There would not be any problem.
Answered 11/4/2012
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