WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 23, 2008 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is alerting reporters and editors nationwide to treat actor Jeremy Piven's claims of mercury poisoning from eating sushi with skepticism. For balanced information on the benefits of seafood consumption and mercury, NFI directs reporters to review two recent pieces published in the online magazine, Slate.
December 15, 2008 Washington, DC – A Washington Post story detailing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft report on seafood consumption that apparently recommends urging the government to amend its out-of-date seafood advice has put seafood science in the spotlight.
December 12, 2008 Washington, DC - A Washington Post report says the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delivered a recommendation urging the government to amend its out of date seafood advisory based on the latest science. The report says the FDA has concluded that the greatest benefits to pregnant women and women of childbearing age would come from eating more fish.
