Q: Are the fish from the Mississippi River in this area safe to eat? I’m concerned about the possibility of mercury and other contaminants. Who checks for the safety of fish, and how often do they ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Fish are an important part of nutrition for many people’s diets but local rivers and lakes can sometimes be contaminated with chemicals that affect those fish. The ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As fishing season returns in full force, the Ohio Department of Health recommends anglers check their catch to make sure they’re not consuming too many toxins. The Ohio Sport ...

The state of Michigan has nearly tripled the bodies of water it warns residents not to eat fish from due to heightened levels of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Testing of edible portions of ...

Alabama has released its list of fish consumption advisories for 2025 to warn the public not to eat fish from some waterways due to the presence of harmful substances like mercury or other chemicals.

Silver carp jump in the Fox River in Illinois. (Ryan Hagerty/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee) Credit: Ryan Hagerty / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ...

Fish rank as the most diverse group of vertebrates in the world. Scientists recognize over 37,000 distinct species, with many more waiting to be discovered. Most fish fall into the ray-finned group of ...

Salmon gets the stamp of approval from dietitians. But what other types of fish should you be eating? (Getty Creative) When it comes to healthy eating, you will be hard-pressed to find a health care ...