Health body says avoid eating fish, shrimp caught in the Westerschelde
Health body says avoid eating fish, shrimp caught in the Westerschelde
Public health institute RIVM has warned people who go fishing as a hobby to sharply reduce their consumption of fish, shrimp, oysters and mussels caught in the Westerschelde estuary because of chemical pollution. Fish and shellfish caught in the estuary can contain eight to 10 times the amount of PFAS found in similar products sold in the shops, the RIVM said in its new recommendations, updating an earlier report. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals) are widely used, long lasting chemicals... More >