Topic: Gulf oil spill

Gulf Seafood Unsafe For Pregnant Women and Children—Should You Avoid It, Too?

Gulf Seafood Unsafe For Pregnant Women and Children—Should You Avoid It, Too?

After the BP oil spill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was safe to continue eating Gulf seafood. But a new study says that pregnant women and children should avoid it, thanks to heightened levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), compounds found in oil, gasoline and coal that have been linked to cancer. But I can’t help but wonder: if it’s not safe for them, shouldn’t we avoid it, too? More »