All about Atlantic Salmon and PCBs

Because of confusing and often contradictory information and media coverage, it can be difficult to figure out how healthy seafood really is.

In reality, farmed Atlantic Salmon is a safe, nutritious and tasty food choice recommended by Health Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and food nutritionists.

Farmed Atlantic Salmon is safe

While scientific studies indicate that trace amounts of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are found in most foods including both farmed and wild salmon, they are well within acceptable limits. And they are similar to the amounts found in everyday foods like beef, chicken, pork, eggs and butter.

However, the benefits of eating Atlantic Salmon far outweigh the risks. Why? In part, because Atlantic Salmon contains Omega-3 fatty acids, an essential component in maintaining good health.

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Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) work together to ensure that our food supply is safe. For example, the CFIA conducts rigorous inspections of fish processing establishments across Canada and they analyze food samples for impurities, drug residues or disease-causing agents. Health Canada sets standards and policies for the safety of food and veterinary drugs sold in Canada.

Heritage Salmon meets or exceeds every safeguard requirement set out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food and Drug Administration.