Concerns about Mercury in Tuna Cans.. Morocco Reassures Consumers

Recent international reports revealed high levels of mercury in tuna cans in several European countries, sparking widespread debate about the safety of this food product.

International health organizations like “Bloom” and “Foodwatch” conducted laboratory analyses on 148 random tuna can samples from five European countries (France, Germany, England, Spain, and Italy), with the study revealing dangerous mercury levels – a toxic chemical element that potentially threatens human health.

In a swift response, Bouazza El Kharati, President of the Moroccan Consumer Rights Protection Association, reassured the Moroccan public. He clarified in a special statement that:

• The red tuna mentioned in the report is expensive and not consumed by Moroccans
• What is sold in Morocco is a similar type called “Bonito”
• Morocco produces tuna locally and does not import canned tuna from abroad

El Kharati emphasized that Moroccan consumers will not exceed the maximum permitted mercury level of 0.3 mg/kg.

These statements came to alleviate concerns that had reached the Moroccan Parliament, confirming the safety of local products and protecting consumer health.