The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the release of the 2020-2021 Choose Wisely booklet, which identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of contaminants.
The updated booklet outlines safe-eating guidelines for fish based on levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) found in various Wisconsin water bodies. While fish is a primary source of important nutrients like omega-3s, they can also accumulate pollutants from their environment and food, causing health risks for humans. The DNR encourages the public to follow these safe-eating guidelines to reduce the risk of ingesting unwanted contaminants.
Find location-specific consumption advice and additional information on the DNR’s website.
