• American Tuna harvests albacore tuna averaging 3-5 years of age near the surface of the ocean using the sustainable and time-tested “Pole & Line” method. Younger tuna are naturally low in mercury.
• From an overall nutritional standpoint, tuna is more diverse in its nutrient content than many people would suspect. It is an excellent source of vitamin B3 (niacin), and a very good source of other B vitamins including B1 (thiamin) and B6 (pyridoxine). Tuna is also a good source of the minerals phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Because of its muscle content, tuna is an excellent source of protein, providing two thirds of the Daily Value (DV) in one 4-ounce serving. Tuna is also a valuable source of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, as well as the antioxidant mineral selenium.
• American Tuna’s albacore are tested by an independent lab. Testing has confirmed mercury levels are <0.3 ppm. American Tuna’s albacore are tested both at a fishery and finished product level.
• The American Albacore Fishing Association (AAFA) tests albacore catches annually and found an average mercury content of 0.236 parts per million in AAFA albacore tuna.

I have reviewed the data for samples submitted to Eurofins CAL since early 2011 and we see no detectable amounts of radiation since the beginning of the sampling periods. There is no observable trend in the data.

Kindest Regards,
John Reuther
Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories