New York Department of Health updates advisories for fish consumption with a focus on specific species

The New York State Department of Health issued updated advisories for the consumption of fish caught in waterbodies statewide. The advisories provide important health information to New Yorkers who enjoy fishing for food and for sport.
This year’s statewide advice is more protective and provides different advice for each type of fish. The Statewide Advice, which applies to most New York State fresh waters, is now more protective and has changed from eating up to four meals a month of any fish to different advice for each fish species.

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