Health Advisory on Eating Fish Caught in the Hudson River

Related Information

EPA Fish Advisory Program
State, tribal, and local governments protect people from possible risks of eating contaminated fish by monitoring their waters and issuing fish advisories when contaminant levels are unsafe.

Chemical Contamination in Fish
This EPA Software for Environmental Awareness program is intended for State and local governments which deal with fish advisories, and people who fish for sport or subsistence, this program explains bioaccumulation, issuance of advisories and risk reduction techniques (including cooking and filleting tips). Users can search a list of chemical contaminants and learn about their effects, or see photos of target species. The program also presents fish collection and survey methods used in determining whether a fish advisory is needed. The zipped file is available online.

Fish and game consumption advisories covering all waters of New York State are available from the New York State Department of Health site. Fishing New York’s abundant waters is a popular sport. Anglers catch a wide variety of delicious fish and many eat the fish they catch. However, some species in certain waters contain chemicals that may be harmful to health, even when the fish look healthy and the water looks clean. What should you consider when deciding whether or not to eat the fish you catch? The New York State Department of Health issues health advisories for people who eat fish from waters where chemical contaminants may be a problem. You can make an informed decision about the potential risks from eating contaminated sport fish by using this publication. More detailed advice can be found in the New York State Fishing Regulations Guide (available where fishing licenses are sold) or in a booklet which can be requested from the Department of Health at 1-800-458-1158, ext. 27815

Health Advisories from the New York State Department of Health

These publications provide advisories on eating fish from all New York waters, describes the contaminants and reasons for the advisores and tells how to space meals so exposure to chemicals is not excessive. If you eat fish from other New York State waters, call the Department of Health toll-free at 1-800-458-1158, ext. 27815 for a free copy of the advisory or to speak with someone about any questions you may have. The full advisories are also available from the links listed below, or can be requested by e-mail: BTSA@health.state.ny.us

Current Advisories

Health Advisory on Eating Fish Caught in the Hudson River

Health Advisories from the New York State Department of Health

LocalNavigation