Pregnant women warned over mercury in fish

Pregnant women should not eat shark because mercury in the fish could harm their unborn baby, according to a US study.

Pregnant women warned over mercury in fish

Pregnant women should not eat shark because mercury in the fish could harm their unborn baby, according to a US study.

They should also avoid swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish because all might contain dangerous levels of the metal.

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