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Emma Mashburn Mr. Knapp APES April 15, 2013 Tuna for Lunch? Questions: Mercury is often in fish and shellfish, causing a danger to human health and giving EPA and FDA a reason to issue a restriction on certain types of these fish The nervous systems of pregnant women and young children are especially susceptible to damage by mercury. Pregnant women do not have to avoid all fish because only few have high amounts of mercury, such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish. Amanda was smart to be cautious; however, only albacore tuna has high amounts of mercury, while other tuna?s have low amounts and are safe to eat.