San Francisco Bay

Advisory based on mercury or PCBs.

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Waterbody

San Francisco Bay

County: 
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma

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Women 18-45 Years and Children 1-17 Years

2 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week
DO NOT EAT

Women 46 Years and Older and Men 18 Years and Older

7 servings a week
Or
5 servings a week
Or
2 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week
DO NOT EAT

What is a serving?

What is a Serving?

The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.

fish filet

  • Eat only the skinless fillet. PCBs are in the fat and skin of the fish.
  • Remove and throw away the skin before cooking.
  • Cook thoroughly and allow the juices to drain away.

heart healthy = high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week. Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.