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Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Moderate concern
Large predatory tuna species; FDA advises limiting bigeye tuna due to high mercury content, especially for pregnant women and young children.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Thunnus obesus, a large pelagic tuna species harvested commercially for sashimi and steaks.
Used as fresh, frozen, or canned fish; popular in sushi/sashimi.
Why it's flagged
- High methylmercury content
- Overfishing/sustainability concerns
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed by FDA as a 'choice to avoid' fish for women who are or may become pregnant, breastfeeding, and young children, due to mercury levels.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA has set tolerable weekly intake for methylmercury; bigeye tuna is among species with elevated levels.
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