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Salmon Tales: In Conclusion

In conclusion: Hopefully you've taken the time to browse through the information we've assembled throughout the various pages of the Salmon Tales section. If so you will note that the PCB-Scare is an idea founded on misinformation, misconception, fear, and pseudo-science. If not, please look through the "Bad Science" section found on the menu to the left. Also note that many reputable scientific organizations have conducted research that found wild salmon to contain similar, and sometimes even higher, levels of PCBs than their farmed counterparts. Despite these findings, PCB levels in both Wild and Farmed Salmon are well within FDA-imposed standards, and are deemed safe for consumption. To review this information please visit the "PCBs Wild/Farmed" and "Expert Criticism" sections also found on the menu to the left. There are so many health benefits related to the consumption of salmon that rather than post it all here, we've linked another excellent site that provides a wealth of knowledge and citation. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=104 So it can be concluded that the nutritional benefits of Farmed Salmon far outweigh any possible harm posed by the presence of trace amounts of PCBs. Links to the various sources used in researching the Salmon Tales section have been made available throughout the site. Citations are included in the text and as footnotes on each respective page (Usually marked as "[References]"). If you have any questions or comments, please visit the Contact Us page to fill out our comment form.

I want to learn more about... Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) PCB findings in Wild and Farm-Raised Salmon Flawed Science and Misinformation What the experts are saying (Expert Criticism) Organic-Farmed Salmon Salmon Tales Home These are some available online resources: Salmon Nutritional Information http://www.farmfreshsalmon.org Title: Farmed salmon, PCBs, Activists, and the Media Title: Who Says PCBs Cause Cancer? The complete, unabridged, definitive source for all PCB information.

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