FDA warnings confusing; eat more fish, group says

WASHINGTON – At a time when government warnings to limit seafood consumption have led to widespread confusion over how much is too much, a panel of seafood experts said Wednesday the greatest risk comes from eating too little fish – not too much.

“Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet, but unfortunately, the many benefits of seafood are being discounted by consumers worried about mercury levels in fish,” said Amy Niles, president of the National Women's Health Resource Center, which sponsored Wednesday's news conference. “Our message is simple: Make decisions on the basis of fact, not fear.”