Consumer Groups Sue FDA Over Mercury in Seafood

Mercury content in seafood is a concern and has been for years. Airborne mercury comes from coal-fired power plants and gold mining. It falls into the ocean, where it is converted into methyl mercury, which is a neurotoxin. That concentrates in fish and shellfish. Methylmercury exposure is linked to lowered IQ, learning disabilities, and impaired cognitive functioning
http://familysurvivalprotocol.com/2014/03/11/consumer-groups-sue-fda-over-mercury-in-seafood/