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I love eating fish e.g. whiting & talipia what is the maximum #of days i can eat fish without it being a health concern?

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See below: Please consult this site for authoritative information on health hazards of various types of fish. http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm.

Answered 7/20/2013

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