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Mercury as i know is found in tuna more than any other fish. is that truth?
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One of them: Tuna is one of them.Predator fish can develop very high levels of mercury. Fish with very high potential mercury levels include: shark, swordfish, marlin, king mackerel, big eye & ahi tuna, orange roughy & tilefish.
Answered 3/21/2013
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