According to Leatherhead Food Research, 51 per cent of homes in the UK now have an air fryer and 62 per cent of the people who’ve got an air fryer use it at least once a week.
While it’s useful for cooking all sorts of foods there are some things you shouldn’t trust it to do and there are some warnings that it might be too helpful to be trusted.
Which? warned that certain brands of air fryers might be spying on you, as some of them had tried to record audio from people’s phones for no specified reason.
Now, however, new research has indicated that there’s something about the air fryer which might really help your health and it’s not about the kinds of food you can cook in it.
Did you know that cooking causes indoor pollution, and that the air fryer causes least? (Getty Stock Photo)
Researchers from the University of Birmingham found that when it comes to indoor pollution, the air fryer is the least hazardous of all when it comes to affecting your health.
They found that most people spend as much as 80 percent of their time indoors and so the pollution that goes on indoors is incredibly significant to the health of the people around it.
Cooking food is one of the main sources of indoor pollution and so the team decided to compare the pollutants produced from cooking a chicken breast with five popular methods, pan frying, deep fat frying, air frying, stir frying and boiling.
For each cook, they measured the particulate matter and volatile organic compounds that the various methods released into the air.
When it came to particulates, there was by far the worst offender, as pan frying released 92.9 micrograms per cubic metre of air, while stir-frying dropped that figure down to 26.7, deep frying brought it down to 7.7, boiling was just 0.7 but the air fryer beat them all with a score of 0.6.
Pan frying is the biggest polluter, air fryers the least and therefore best for your health. (Getty Stock Photo)
To measure volatile organic compounds, they did it in parts per billion (ppb), with pan frying once again being the biggest polluter with 260 parts per billion, followed by deep frying at 230ppb, stir frying at 110ppb, boiling at 30ppb – and the air fryer once again winning at 20ppb.
The study indicates that pan frying is the most polluting way of cooking something in the kitchen while the air fryer is going to be a significantly less polluting presence for a space you’re very likely to be living in.
While the researchers only took about 10 minutes to cook the chicken each time the pollutants remained in the air for well over an hour afterwards.
Professor Christian Pfrang of the University of Birmingham, the study’s lead author, said that besides the cooking method, there were a number of other factors which would affect indoor pollution from cooking, including the ‘amount of oil used’ as well as ‘the temperature of the stove’.
He added: “It’s also really important to understand that particles will remain in the air for quite some time after you have finished cooking, so continuing to ventilate, or keeping extractor fans turned on for a period of time will really help to avoid the build-up of this indoor pollution and reduce the potential for the pollutants to be transported and distributed throughout the house with the associated higher personal exposures.”
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Topics: Health, Food And Drink, Science
Joe Harker
Secret Amazon outlet store you’ve probably never heard of has thousands of Black Friday deals
Welcome news in time for Christmas
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Experienced shoppers know Amazon is the best place on the internet for deals during Black Friday week – but even the most well-versed customers might not have heard of the Amazon Outlet.
Amazon is already offering massive discounts on everything from Ninja air fryers to Kindles, beer dispensers and Google watches as part of the annual shopping event.
But the hidden section of the website is a treasure trove of clearance buys and overstocked products with extra price reductions that are unheard of even for Amazon.
It gives sellers an opportunity to flog excess stock or out of season items for a larger discount. Some items may be slightly damaged and this will be clearly disclosed in the description.
With the Amazon Black Friday sale underway, there’s no better time to find a bargain before Christmas, and we’ve found the deals you don’t want to miss.
Shop some of the best Amazon Black Friday deals below
Ninja Dual Zone air fryer, reduced from £219.99 to £118.98
Ninja
The Ninja Air Fryer everyone is talking about has been reduced by more than £100 in the Amazon Black Friday 2024 sale. If you’re interested then make sure to hurry, stocks won’t last long – especially with Christmas just around the corner.
The Dual Zone is renowned for its quick, efficient cooking and customers say they’ve ‘saved money on their energy bills’ since investing. In fact, Ninja claims you can save up to 75% on your cooking energy bill as opposed to using a conventional oven.
There are six cooking functions including: max crisp, air fry, roast, bake, rehear, and dehydrate. One of the biggest sizes available, you can cook between four to six portions with each drawer fitting up to 1kg of chips or 1.6kg of chicken.
The Ninja Air Fryer comes with two non-stick dishwasher-safe drawers and crisper plates. A recipe book will also be included.
New Amazon Kindle (16GB), reduced from £104.99 to £88.99
Amazon
The latest Kindle on the block boasts 16 GB of storage and a stunning 6” glare-free display.
The E-reader has been designed to turn ‘pages’ faster than previous iterations and offer comfort to readers during the day and in the dead of night.
Amazon claims this ad-free version of the Kindle, which has a 15% discount, has a ‘unique black and white glare-free display that reads like paper even in bright sunlight and enables weeks of battery life.’
Six weeks’ worth of battery life via a single, two-hour USB-C charge, if you were wondering.
Other features include free cloud storage for all Amazon content, the ability to invert Black and White and adjust typeface, line spacing, margins and more.
PerfectDraft Beer Dispenser System, reduced from £249 to £189
Phillips
Brits say they ‘haven’t been to the pub’ since investing in this DIY beer dispenser that pours a cold pint of Stella (or beer of your choice) for the equivalent of just £2.76.
One of Amazon’s bestselling products, fans swear it pulls ‘the perfect pint every time’ and works out around £2 cheaper per glass than a pint of draft lager (the average in 2024 according to the ONS).
It’s currently got £60 off as part of Amazon’s Black Friday sale and is compatible with leading beer brands from Corona to Stella Artois, with kegs available to purchase as part of a bundle.
Calvin Klein Men’s Trunk (Pack of 3), reduced from £40 to £28.19
Amazon
Let’s start with a classic: Calvin Klein boxers. A multipack of three, you can choose from black, grey, or white trunks made from 100% cotton. An excellent stocking filler, they’re currently reduced from £40 to just £28.19. Just make sure to hurry, they’re selling fast.
Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm), reduced from £349 to £279
The Google smartwatch dubbed the ‘ultimate fitness companion’ has had its price slashed by a whopping 20% just months on from its initial release.
With advanced heart rate monitoring, detailed fitness insights and the ability to design your ideal run routine, the wearable software has been hailed as ‘fantastic’ by experts and fans alike.
The watch, which has already wracked up hundreds of positive reviews on Amazon alone, is now available for a fraction of the price, thanks to an early Black Friday deal.
Android users this is no joke: the Pixel Watch 3’s price has been slashed by a jaw-dropping 20 percent.
So instead of splashing out £349, you can now get the tech for just £279 – the lowest price its fallen too so far, as per Tech Radar.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, reduced from £349 to £179
Amazon
With thousands of rave reviews, the Beats Noise Cancelling Headphones are now just £179 for a limited time only. They come with two distinct listening modes for noise cancelling and transparency with one-touch pairing and up to 40 hours of battery life.
They’ve proven a hit with customers too. “I’m usually an Apple man through and through but these Beats are the best headphones on the market,” one five-star review reads. “Superior in every way and less than half the price of the Apple equivalent.”
Nutribullet Magic Bullet Blender, reduced from £49.99 to £25
Amazon
You don’t need to be a whizz in the kitchen to have heard of the Nutribullet. A food processor, mixer, and blender all in one: it boasts a 10,00 RPM speed and can prepare smoothies and shakes in seconds. The best part? It’s dishwasher friendly.
Over 4,000 have sold this month alone and a quick scroll of the reviews, it’s not hard to see why. “Flipping amazing,” one customer said. “This has changed our lives. Super affordable too. We love making our own pesto and smoothies. There is so much you can do with this. I love getting creative.”
Shark Corded Upright Corded Vacuum, reduced from £299.99 to £179.99
Amazon
With thousands of five-star reviews, the Shark Vacuum has been called ‘life changing’ by customers with many claiming ‘it’s better than Dyson’.
“Old Dyson user who will never look back!” one review reads. “Treating myself to this amazing hover for my birthday and it’s amazing, the dirt it pulled from my carpet was unreal considering I’d hovered it with my Dyson one hour before… I’ll never go back.”
It’s now reduced from £299.99 to £179.99 for a limited time only.
Echo Dot (newest gen), reduced from £54.99 to £22.99
Echo
The Echo Dot is a hands-free speaker designed to play music, make calls, report on the weather, and answer whatever questions you may have with the power of Alexa. It can even be used to control compatible smart home devices with your voice, handy if you want to whack the heating up on a cold winter’s morning without leaving your bed.
You can play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from the smart device in conjunction with Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify via wifi or bluetooth. If you have multiple Echo devices, they can be synced up with ease or partnered with Fire TV for a movie night in to remember. It’s available in three colours: charcoal, deep sea blue, and glacier white.
Ninja knife block, reduced from £169.99 to £109.99
Ninja
Something of a cult item, the Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block is famed for holding the ‘sharpest knives’ on the market, designed to make chopping meat and vegetables easier than ever before.
A premium five-piece set, the popular knife block features a chef knife, bread knife, utility knife, and paring knife. There’s even an integrated knife sharpener built into the block so you can maintain professional sharpness at home, without needing to replace the knives every time.
Built to last, the knives are made from stainless steel which is rust resistant and strong enough to take on all kitchen duties. Customers say the Ninja knives ‘will last for years’ but if you’re not convinced, they come with a 10-year guarantee. PSA: shoppers have warned that these are the ‘sharpest knifes in the world’ so make sure to be careful when using them.
Samsonite S’Cure carry-on 55in suitcase, reduced from £135 to £114.70
Samsonite
Hailed as a ‘game changer’ and the ‘best suitcase you can get’ by customers, this Samsonite case is one of Amazon’s bestselling pieces of luggage and it’s not hard to see why.
According to one shopper, the suitcase is like nothing else on the market – and her husband is a pilot: “Husband is a pilot and goes through suitcases like no one’s business. He swears this is the best case he’s ever used. Said he’d only ever buy Samsonite from now on.”
Tefal Pan Set, reduced from £129.99 to £54.99
Amazon
The popular Tefal Pan Set is one of the best deals available right now, reduced from £129.99 to £54.99. The non-stick pans are the bestselling in its category with thousands of positive reviews.
One customer said: “I recently purchased the Tefal Comfort Max Pan Set, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! This set includes a 14cm milk pan, 16cm and 18cm saucepans with lids, and 20cm and 24cm frying pans, making it perfect for all my cooking needs. The variety of sizes is great for everything from making sauces to frying up a family meal.”
It comes with a 10-year guarantee too in case you change your mind.
Lefant F1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, reduced from £142.48 to £89.99
Lefant
This bestselling robot vacuum, which has almost 40% off, has four cleaning modes: automatic, planning, fixed point, and edge. It can also tackle rugs and carpets with maximum suction power for optimal cleaning performance.
If you remove the bottom roller brush, the robot vacuum will adopt the large suction door to clean hair powder – sucking up to 90% of debris.
The robot can be controlled by an app and will respond to Alexa or Google Home voice commands. You can use the app to monitor its cleaning path, schedule cleaning plans, and change cleaning mode. At just 28cm in diameter, it’s designed to take on narrow spaces between beds, sofas, and corners – ideal regardless of whether you live in a large house or small flat.
Hisense 55-inch 4K QLED Smart TV
Hisense
Amazon has knocked £300 off this ‘stunning’ smart TV from Hisense as part of its biggest ever Black Friday sale.
Measuring 55 inches, the Hisense system is perfect for gamers and sports fans alike, with dedicated modes for both.
Meanwhile, those who enjoy cycling through channels and complaining there’s ‘nothing to watch’ will also be pleased to hear VIDAA Smart OS is in operation.
This means viewers will be able to easily flick through their favourite streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ and access content from ITVX, BBC iPlayer and more.
SECRUI wireless doorbell, reduced from £19.89 to £16.99
SECRUI
A cheaper alternative to Amazon’s own brand Ring, this doorbell is a great choice for renters, as it can be installed without the need for wires. According to the product description, it offers a remote connection of up to 300 metres and will not interfere with other devices in the home.
Shoppers say it’s easy to set up too, as one customer review reads: “Brilliant little bell. Took less than five minutes to set up.”
There are 58 sounds to choose from with adjustable volume levels ranging from 0 to 120dB. Meanwhile, its seven-colour LED light indicator is designed to help users with impaired hearing know when the doorbell rings as it will flash when someone presses it.
Huawei Watch D2 bundle, reduced from £439.98 to £349.99
Huawei
Amazon has bundled this brand new Huawei smartwatch with a pair of white, noise-cancelling FreeBuds 5i for 20 percent off the usual asking price.
So, instead of forking out £439.98 for the deal, tech-obsessors can purchase the pair for £349.99 instead.
The Huawei Watch D2, released on September 19, is a ‘health forward’ smartwatch boasting a light and slim design.
As well as an easy-to-read 1.82” AMOLED touchscreen display, the tech item operates via HarmonyOS or LiteOS.
The Chinese multinational technology company’s product has Bluetooth connectivity, is water and dust-resistant and measures 48 x 38 x 13.3 mm.
The watch, which comes in a black colourway, is compatible with Android 6.0 or later and iOS 9.0 or later.
Xinwld wireless earbuds, reduced from £24.99 to £18.98
Xinwld
These cult Xinwld Wireless Earbuds, which have been hailed as ‘better than Apple’, are now just £19.
With thousands of rave five-star reviews, not only do these bestselling earphones have an incredible 40 hours of playtime, but they’re also wireless, fast-charging, and waterproof. And it’s safe to say, people are impressed.
“Better than Apple AirPods,” one five-star review states. “Fantastic quality, love the box, I think these are better than my Apple AirPods. I use these more than my AirPods – fabulous quality. Purchase, purchase, purchase.”
Another satisfied customer agreed, as they wrote: “These [earbuds] sound as good as Apple. Colour is super nice, sound is clear and crisp, blocks out background noise, charge is fast speed, lasts longer than Apple AirPods, extremely impressive.”
Sage Barista Express, reduced from £629.95 to £449
Sage
The Sage Barista Express is an ‘all-in-one’ coffee machine with an integrated grinder that turns beans into hot espresso in less than a minute. With control grinding, the machine delivers just the right amount of freshly ground coffee while its precise espresso extraction ensures water stays at the optimum temperature.
For budding baristas out there, the coffee machine also boasts a powerful steam wand which creates latte art with ease. According to Amazon reviews, customers like the ‘coffee quality, ease of use, and value for money’ of the coffee maker. Many have said the at-home espresso machine delivers ‘cafe-style coffee’ and is well worth the price tag. We have to say, it’ll look good in the kitchen too.
Amazon Fire Stick, reduced from £39.99 to £27.99
Amazon
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of Amazon’s bestselling streaming devices and is designed to upgrade your telly with access to hundreds of apps, smart home integration, and games.
With the Fire Stick, you can watch live TV, from the news and sport to films. Whilst Amazon Prime members will have unlimited access to thousands of films and TV episodes on channels such as BritBox, Paramount+, and Hayu – without the need for more apps or cables.
Crocs, reduced from £54.99 to £32.99
Amazon
Croc fans, it’s time for a winter upgrade. Reduced from £54.99 to £32.99 (prices vary depending on size), the Baya Clog comes in six different prints and colours with fur lining for cosy toes this Christmas. Designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Kindle, reduced from £104.99 to £88.99
Amazon
With over 5,000 purchased in the last month alone, the newest Amazon Kindle is currently reduced to £88.99 for a limited time only.
It’s proven a hit with customers too, as one five-star review reads: “This little Kindle has the sharpest, crispest text I have ever seen on any Kindle I’ve owned. I love how small it is, it’s perfect for your purse but I’ve also been reading it in bed as it’s so beautiful to read and hold, not heavy at all.
Kraken, reduced from £35 to £25.49
Amazon
Blended with secret spices, Kraken rum is known for its rich and smooth flavour. It’ll make a great stocking filler and is best mixed with fiery ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Ninja Air Fryer, reduced from £269.99 to £209
Amazon
It wouldn’t be a Black Friday round-up without an air fryer and Ninja is the best in the business. With thousands of rave reviews, it’s been called a ‘life changer’, and it’s not hard to see why.
A larger model than most air fryers, it has two drawers and two meal racks, so you can cook double the amount of food at the same time. It has six cooking functions too depending on what’s on the menu: max crisp, air fry, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate.
Echo Pop, reduced from £44.99 to £18.99
Amazon
With over 10,000 reviews, the Echo Pop is the bestselling item in its category. The smart speaker enables you to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks with your voice through the power of Alexa. You can also set timers, check the weather, and read the news without having to leave your bed.
It’s proven popular with customers too. One five-star review reads: “Amazing so far. I pretty much rely on Alexa for most of my day-to-day activities whether it be an alarm to wake up, turning the lights on and off throughout the day, checking the weather or setting reminders. One thing’s for certain, if you haven’t used the Alexa platform before, once you start adding smart devices to the home for use with it, you’ll find it pretty difficult to go back.”
Browse all of Amazon’s best Black Friday deals here.
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Topics: Black Friday, Amazon
Danielle Fowler
Martin Lewis warned people about using air fryers instead of ovens to cook food
Martin Lewis says air fryers are not always the best option
Yeah, sure, your air fryer is a game-changer. We’re all fed up of hearing it now.
Unless you’re willing to admit you’re the culprit, you’ve got at least one mate who won’t stop banging on about how good their air fryer is.
And to be fair, they are pretty handy. The kitchen appliances save a whole lot of time when you fancy a nice hot snack and people will cook anything and everything in them.
You might be interested to know that Martin Lewis gave his words of wisdom on the cookers every Brit seems to love so much. But it might not be the good news you’re hoping for.
In a previous episode of The Martin Lewis podcast, the 51-year-old explained how air fryers don’t always outweigh ovens in being cheaper to use.
Lewis says: “A microwave gives you consistent heat whereas an oven is warming up to full temperature and then topping it up so it isn’t running at full power the whole time.
“If you were doing a full roast dinner and you were cooking many [jacket potatoes], it’s probably cheaper [putting them in the oven] than putting five or six jacket potatoes in a microwave because each additional object you put in a microwave, you need to keep it on longer because a microwave just heats the individual object.”
Air fryers aren’t always more cost-efficient than an oven. (Getty Stock Photo)
Don’t start debating throwing out your air fryer just yet though, as Lewis notes if you cook a single jacket potato, which only needs around 10 minutes, it will be ‘far cheaper’ to do in a device like a microwave.
This goes for your beloved air fryer as well, as heating a jacket potato in your oven will take around ‘an hour and a half’ and is therefore more expensive.
But if you fancy getting really technical, you can work out whether it’s best to use your oven or air fryer for each meal using a handy equation.
Martin Lewis. (ITV)
He says: “General equation is, find the wattage of an item, then work out how many kilowatts or what fraction of a kilowatt it’s using, then multiply that by 34p per hour of use.
“[…] The problem with the equation for heating equipment is an oven is going to be about 2,000W. If you had a 1,000W microwave and you put it on for 10 minutes, one KWH for a sixth of an hour, a sixth of 34p is about 6p, shall we say?
“So it’s 6p turning the microwave on for that amount of time. So yes, it’s a very useful equation.”
Air fryer life. (Getty Stock Image)
The same equation can be used for air fryers too. The Money Edit echoes Lewis’ advice, noting ‘generally’ air fryers are ‘cheaper to use’ than an oven.
It explains: “An oven costs 21p to use on average and a 800W air fryer costs 13.6p to use.
“But if you own an air fryer that is a lot more powerful, you could be using near enough the same energy as an oven. For example the 2,000W air fryer costs 34p per use, that’s 13p more than an oven.
“And the biggest factor is the quantity of food you’re cooking. […] Cooking the same thing twice in an 800W air fryer could cost you more than 26p, which is more expensive than cooking in the oven.”
Lewis resolves: “If you’re cooking something small and simple in there, it’s probably cheaper in the microwave and similarly the air fryer.”
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Topics: Cost of Living, Martin Lewis, Food And Drink
Jess Battison
Martin Lewis warns about big problem with people using air fryers instead of ovens to cook food
The money saving expert has issued a warning over the use of air fryers over ovens
Martin Lewis is back to impart his wisdom and advise us on our use of kitchen appliances, but it’s not great news for air fryer advocates.
The Money Saving Expert has spoken out about the trend, which has taken the world by storm since the lockdown where many bought air fryers to cook and bake some new recipes.
We all had a lot more time back then.
But now, I’m sure that if you do own one, you still use it while cooking as they are said to be quciker, healthier and more cost-efficient than using an oven.
Win-win, really.
However, finance guru Martin Lewis has bestowed some of his knowledge upon us and our worlds might be about to be turned upside down.
Speaking on an episode of The Martin Lewis podcast, he speaks about the difference between a regular oven and the smaller alternative.
ITV
Lewis revealed that an air fryer isn’t always the most cost-efficient way to cook your meals.
“A microwave, I believe, gives you consistent heat whereas an oven is warming up to full temperature and then topping it up so it isn’t running at full power the whole time,” he explained.
The 51-year-old stated: “If you were doing a full roast dinner and you were cooking many of them, that is where it’s probably cheaper than putting five or six jacket potatoes in a microwave because each additional object you put in a microwave, you need to keep it on longer because a microwave just heats the individual object.”
But it’s not all doom and gloom air fryer fans, as the expert also revealed that cooking something such as a jacket potato for 10 minutes in the microwave is cheaper than cooking it in a huge oven for an hour and a half.
For those of you who love a bit of maths and want to work out exactly how to know if using one or the other is cheaper, there is an equation.
Getty Stock Photo
Lewis further explains: “General equation is, find the wattage of an item, then work out how many kilowatts or what fraction of a kilowatt it’s using, then multiply that by 34p per hour of use.”
“The problem with the equation for heating equipment is an oven is going to be about 2,000W,” Lewis explains.
“If you had a 1,000W microwave and you put it on for 10 minutes, one KWH for a sixth of an hour, a sixth of 34p is about 6p, shall we say? So it’s 6p turning the microwave on for that amount of time. So yes it’s a very useful equation.”
‘Which?’ a consumer group, also found that the traditional method of an oven is better to cook large quantities.
But with smaller amounts with appliances like air fryers, they state: “We’ve found these products cost less to cook certain foods than conventional ovens.”
So there you have it, no need to chuck your air fryer away, just stick to using it for small amounts!
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Topics: Money, UK News, Martin Lewis, Food And Drink, Cost of Living
Joshua Nair
Experts warn that lunchtime favourite food is ‘colossal’ risk to health and could leave you seriously ill
The budget-friendly and highly convenient food choice is a major risk to your health, new research has suggested
Convenience tends to be a high priority for many of us after the long commute back home from work.
By the time you get home, often the last thing you want to do is spend an hour or two whipping up a meal. You want something quick and easy that lets you enjoy the night off before you’ve got to do it all again.
However, it seems that a common, budget-friendly choice could be ‘a colossal risk to public health‘.
Most of us have it knocking around in the cupboards (Getty Stock Images)
We’ve been having tinned food for years, but a new study has suggested that it could be doing more harm than good.
150 tins of tuna were purchased across the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, with tests showing that all of them ‘were contaminated with mercury’.
Exposure to mercury could cause health problems, such as nervous system effects like vision, hearing, and speech disturbances.
More seriously, the metal has been linked with life-threatening lung damage and even some cancers.
The US Environmental Protection Agency said: “In very high doses, some forms of mercury have caused increases in several types of tumours in rats and mice.”
Tinned tuna is packed with protein and convenience, but it might also lead to serious health issues (Getty Stock Images)
Though they note that ‘no human data currently tie mercury exposure to cancer, but the data available are limited’.
Karine Jacquemart, CEO of consumer rights organisation Foodwatch France – one of the two groups behind the study – said: “What we end up with on our dinner plates is a colossal risk to public health that’s not considered seriously.
“We won’t give up until we have a more protective European standard.”
The Bloom group, which campaigns for protection of the oceans, also added: “That is the reason why tuna, among the most contaminated species, is given maximum tolerance in mercury three times higher than less contaminated species.
“Mercury is not less toxic if it’s ingested through tuna, only the concentration of mercury counts.
We’ve all seen tuna sandwiches going in the meal deal section (Getty Stock Images)
“We demand that the public authorities strengthen regulation and, without delay, that distributors do not sell products over the most protective level.”
They noted that in more than half of the tins, the mercury level was higher than the 0.3 milligrams per kilogramme maximum limit for mercury in other fish.
Bloom claim that the accepted mercury level of one milligram per kilo is there to make sure that ’95 percent’ of tuna caught is sold.
Mercury exposure can also come from breathing in mercury vapour and skin contact, causing skin itching and redness.
