The unhealthiest canned tunas are typically Albacore (white) tuna, due to high mercury levels, and products packed in oil, which add unnecessary calories. Brands and types often cited as less healthy or lower quality include Genova Yellowfin, Wegmans Albacore (high mercury/arsenic), and Chicken of the Sea's 25% Less Sodium Chunk Light in Water.

What is the unhealthiest tuna?

1. StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Oil. StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Oil is a prime example of a canned tuna product that contributes more fat and sodium than a customer might expect.

What canned tuna was recalled?

The products shoppers should immediately throw out — or return to their places of purchase for refunds — are the four packs of 5-ounce cans of Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, which bear the UPC number 4800073265. The cans stamped with the code numbers S84N D2L also bear a "best used by" date of Jan. 21, 2028.

Which brand of tuna has the least mercury?

For the best low-mercury tuna, choose chunk light skipjack varieties, with Safe Catch Elite Wild and Wild Planet Skipjack being top-tested brands that individually test fish or use sustainable pole-and-line methods. Other safe bets include Bumblebee Chunk Light, Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light, and StarKist Chunk Light, but Safe Catch tests every fish for mercury, offering extra assurance, especially for sensitive groups.

Is any canned tuna safe to eat?

Mercury poisoning is a concern with any seafood, but canned tuna is a low-mercury fish, so it can be eaten at certain levels with minimal risk to the consumer.

Mercury in Tuna: What Type Is Good and Bad?

Is it safe to eat StarKist tuna now?

All StarKist Tuna is well below FDA's 1ppm. We follow a robust testing policy in all of our plants and can assure you that StarKist Tuna is safe to eat and falls well below FDA's stringent requirements.

What tuna to stay away from?

Buy skipjack and yellowfin tunas labeled pole-caught, pole-and-line, troll-caught, or FAD-free from the Atlantic or Pacific. Avoid all bluefin tuna, except if you confirm it's Pacific bluefin tuna from a yellow-rated source (scroll down for more information). Avoid tuna caught in the Indian Ocean.

What is the best canned tuna according to chefs?

The Best Canned Tuna, According to Chefs

The winner of the best canned tuna trophy goes to Sea Tales Albacore. Both Suzy Karadsheh and Peter Som stand behind Sea Tales Albacore because it has "nice chunks of tuna with a great tuna flavor that's not fishy in any way," Som says.

Which is healthier, chunk light tuna or albacore?

Chunk light tuna is generally healthier for frequent consumption due to significantly lower mercury levels, making it a "best choice" for regular intake, especially for pregnant women and children; however, albacore offers slightly more omega-3s and protein but comes with a higher mercury risk, requiring stricter limits (about one can/week), making light tuna a safer, more versatile daily option, notes GoodRx, Mashed, Oreate AI, Chicken of the Sea.
 

Is StarKist or Bumblebee tuna better?

Here's how the taste test went.

• I wasn't a fan of the StarKist tuna. The StarKist tuna seemed dry. ...
• I expected more from Trader Joe's tuna. ...
• I was pleasantly surprised by the Bumble Bee tuna. ...
• The Good & Gather tuna was my least favorite. ...
• Of the four options I tried, the Bumble Bee canned tuna was my favorite.

What is the best and safest canned tuna to eat?

Best choice: Eat 2 to 3 servings per week of canned light skipjack tuna. Good choice: Eat 1 serving per week of yellowfin tuna or white albacore tuna. Choice to avoid: Don't eat bigeye tuna. It may also be called ahi tuna.

Which canned tuna is highest in mercury?

There are two main kinds of canned tuna: chunk light and solid or chunk white (albacore). Mercury levels in canned white tuna, which is exclusively albacore, are almost three times higher than those found in smaller skipjack tuna commonly used in canned light tuna products.

Why do I feel weird after eating canned tuna?

Histamine Toxicity (Scombroid Fish Poisoning)

Scombroid fish poisoning, also known as histamine toxicity, occurs when bacteria in improperly stored tuna produce large amounts of histamines. Even people without a tuna allergy can experience symptoms similar to an allergic reaction if they eat contaminated fish.

Is StarKist tuna actually tuna?

All of StarKist's tuna is wild-caught. The majority of the tuna StarKist obtains is from the Pacific Ocean and the Western Atlantic fisheries. We do not use farm-raised tuna.

Should I rinse canned tuna?

Canned foods in particular usually contain high levels of sodium. One way to reduce your salt intake with canned food, like tuna for example, is washing. Studies show that rinsing reduces the amount of sodium in canned tuna by 80%.

What is unhealthy about canned tuna?

Potential risk of tuna consumption

Tuna consumption may pose health risks due to mercury exposure, as mercury is a toxic metal found in nearly all seafood. However, the mercury level varies by species, parts of fish consumed and habitat (where the fish lives).

What canned fish has the least amount of mercury?

For the most health benefits, choose fatty fish such as salmon, trout, herring, chub mackerel, and sardines. These fish are also lower in mercury.

How many cans of tuna a week is safe?

For most adults, 2-3 cans (8-12 ounces) of canned light tuna (skipjack) per week is generally safe, as it's low in mercury, but albacore (white) tuna should be limited to one 4-ounce serving weekly due to higher mercury, with pregnant individuals, young children, and low-weight adults needing even stricter limits or avoidance of tuna altogether. Focus on "Best Choice" fish like skipjack and limit "Good Choice" fish like albacore to reduce mercury intake.

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