Canned tuna is great for last minute additions to your green salad and for quick lunch staples. Today, about 300 million pounds of canned tuna is imported annually into the U.S. from other countries. When it comes to canned tuna, there are two popular options: skipjack and albacore. When it comes to canned tuna, skipjack is the more commonly used species. They found a wide range of mercury levels, but light tuna and skipjack varieties contained less mercury than albacore tuna.

Source: New York Times February 20, 2024 10:21 UTC