A sushi counter in Hong Kong. The Centre for Food Safety says exposure to high levels of mercury could harm the nervous system Photo: EPA
Hong Kong sashimi lovers beware: watchdog finds excessive mercury levels in over 50 per cent of raw tuna samples
- Of 19 samples taken from local restaurants and supermarkets, 10 had high mercury levels
- In Asia, Hong Kong ranks second in seafood consumption per capita
A sushi counter in Hong Kong. The Centre for Food Safety says exposure to high levels of mercury could harm the nervous system Photo: EPA