Which of the following statements accurately describes environmental contaminants in the US food supply?

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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), almost all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury.

Answer: D
 Farm-raised fish are often exposed to more contaminants due to their artificial diet and living conditions compared to wild-caught ocean fish.

Note: B and E are incorrect as swordfish is actually known to have high levels of mercury, and there is no evidence that older fish are safer than younger fish when it comes to mercury contamination. C is also incorrect as the FDA recommends that children should eat low-mercury seafood as part of a healthy diet, but avoid high-mercury seafood such as shark, swordfish, and king mackerel.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Environmental Contaminants in the US