As with all food, seafood sometimes has low levels of contaminants however there is clear scientific evidence that the benefits of eating seafood far outweigh any potential risk.

Below are some frequently asked questions about seafood and health issues.

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Information on the various issues was taken from a number of sources including the NSW Food Authority, Food Standards Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. 

For more detailed information on any of these issues, please contact your health professional or visit the following sites:

Dioxin
Dioxin in Food - FSANZ
Seafood & Dioxin - NSW Food Authority

Mercury
Mercury in Fish - FSANZ 
Pregnancy Advice & Mercury - NSW Food Authority 
Pregnancy Advice Translated - NSW Food Authority
Fish for Kids Guide - NSW Food Authority

Listeria
Listeria & Food - FSANZ
Listeria Fact Sheet - NSW Food Authority