The FSA is reminding people of its advice on eating fish, following publication today of a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report on the risks and benefits of seafood.

EFSA concluded that limiting consumption of fish with high mercury content is the most effective way to achieve the health benefits of fish whilst minimising the risks posed by excessive exposure to mercury. EFSA recommends that individual member states consider their national patterns of fish consumption and assess the risks of mercury consumption against the health benefits of eating fish.
The FSA already has advice on this issue for UK consumers, and is reminding people of the importance of following the recommendations in the light of EFSA’s review.
Read the adviceWhen pregnant, you should also limit the amount of tuna you eat to:

• no more than two tuna steaks a week (about 140g cooked or 170g raw each), or
• four medium-sized cans of tuna a week (about 140g when drained)

This is because tuna contains more mercury than other types of fish. The amount of mercury we get from food isn't harmful for most people, but if you take in high levels of mercury when you're pregnant, this could affect your baby's developing nervous system.
Children, pregnant women and women who are trying to get pregnant should not eat shark, swordfish or marlin. This is because they contain more mercury than other fish.
Other adults should have no more than one portion of shark, swordfish or marlin per week.

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Aldi has recalled 200g packs of Choceur Treasures with a best before date of 1 September 2015 because salmonella has been detected in one batch of the product, which has been on sale in Aldi stores in the Midlands region only. The FSA has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.


Product detailsThe product being recalled is:

• Product: Choceur Treasures – whole hazelnut wrapped in waffle and milk chocolate
• Size: 200g
• 'Best before' date: 1 September 2015

No other Choceur/Aldi products are known to be affected.
Action taken by the companyAldi has recalled the above product and product recall notices are on display in the relevant stores. These notices explain to customers why the product has been recalled and advise them of how to get a refund if they bought it.
If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, return the product to the nearest store.
About product recalls and withdrawalsIf there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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