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My wife is 10 wks pregnant. we were at a nice restaurant and she inadvertently ate a small piece of hamachi sashimi. should we be worried about mercury intake from something that small (half an oz?) she has only had cooked salmon besides that?

Q: my wife is 10 wks pregnant. we were at a nice restaurant and she inadvertently ate a small piece of hamachi sashimi. should we be worried about mercury intake from something that small (half an oz?) she has only had cooked salmon besides that?

: There is no risk at all from such a small exposure to mercury. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

There is no risk at all from such a small exposure to mercury. Don't worry about it.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 6/20/2023

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A member asked:

My wife is 10 wks pregnant. we were at a nice restaurant and she inadvertently ate a small piece of hamachi sashimi. should we be worried about mercury intake from something that small (half an oz?) she has only had cooked salmon besides that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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