What is Health Canadas advice to consumers regarding the consumption of fish containing trace amounts of malachite green?
All fish are an excellent source of high-quality protein and are low in saturated fat, which make them a healthy food choice. The probability of serious adverse health consequences from the daily consumption of fish containing trace amounts of MG/LMG is remote. Consumers should continue to follow a balanced diet in accordance with Health Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and follow any consumer advisories that may be issued relating to food by Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Provincial or Territorial Agencies.
