Expert Advice: The Lowdown on Tuna Consumption for Kids Sparks Warnings

🚨 Tinned Tuna Alert! 🚨 Hey parents, ever wonder how much tuna your little ones should really be eating? Food expert Miguel Lurueña gives us the lowdown: for adults, it’s up to 6 tins a week, but for kids, just stick to 1. Why? It’s all about mercury levels and keeping those developing brains safe. 🧠

Some cities in France, like Paris and Lille, have taken the plunge and banned tuna from school menus over health concerns. They’re swapping it out to keep meals healthy and local. Could this be a shift we see more widely?

Mercury levels in tuna can be over three times higher than in fish like cod or sardines, which is why health experts and organisations, including the WHO, suggest keeping an eye on consumption—especially for children and pregnant women.

The debate is heating up in Europe. Organisations like Bloom are calling for stricter controls on mercury levels in canned goods, saying current EU standards aren’t enough. Over in Spain, some tuna cans have been found to exceed these limits, although on average they’re within legal bounds.

While no one’s telling us to stop eating tuna altogether, it’s a reminder to be mindful of what’s on our kids’ plates. Would you like to see alternatives in school lunches here in the UK?

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