Fish mercury testing is ok but not mad cow?

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The testing system, called Safe Harbor, was developed by Micro Analytical Systems Inc. The computer-based testing system makes it possible to quickly and affordably test fish for mercury levels before it leaves the processing plant on its way to grocery stores and restaurants.

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"Our customers know it's out there and they are concerned," said Dave Parrish, director of perishables for Holiday markets. "Now we have a way of addressing it and offering information to help them make informed decisions. They will have confidence that the fish they purchase has been certified by Safe Harbor and it contains mercury levels below what the government has determined to be acceptable."

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"We look at this as something similar to our organics program," Parrish said. "Customers asked for more organic foods because they were concerned about the environment and contaminants in their diets. Mercury testing will allow them to take that concern a step further."

The cost to Holiday markets for testing the fish is about 30 cents per pound, which Parrish says will not be passed on to the customers.

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http://www.sacbee.com/content/lifestyle/taste/story/14223767p-15048708c.html