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NEW WARNINGS FOR MERCURY IN FISH CAUGHT IN ARKANSAS

By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
IF YOU LIKE TO EAT THE FISH YOU CATCH FISH ON ARKANSAS LAKES AND RIVERS - LISTEN UP- THERE`S A NEW WARNING ABOUT MERCURY LEVELS. THE PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP TESTED FISH FROM FIVE LAKES, DEGRAY, GREERS FERRY, NORFOLK, OZARK AND HORSESHOE. THE STUDY FOUND NEARLY TWO- THIRDS OF THE FISH CONTAINED MERCURY LEVELS ABOVE WHAT THE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CLAIMS IS SAFE FOR WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE TO EAT. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO USE GOOD JUDGEMENT WHEN IT COMES TO FRESH FISH. IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION- CALL 1-800-235-0002 FOR A FREE BROCHURE.

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