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Mussels

Mussel, © Amadeo Bachar
Recommended servings per month
Contaminant | Men | Women | Kids 6-12 | Kids 0-5 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue mussel | Mercury | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
Mediterranean mussel | Mercury | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
New Zealand green mussel | Mercury | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
Worldwide (Farmed) | Mercury | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
Eco details:
- Mussels are filter feeders that strain biological matter from the water, helping to keep it clean.
- Most mussels are farm-raised on ropes hung in the ocean, which does little environmental harm.
- Some farmed and wild mussels are dredged from the seafloor, which can damage the bottom.