Fish Warning
The Minnesota DNR is warning people to limit the amount of fish they eat from several lakes near the Twin Cities where tests have shown the fish contain a chemical once manufactured by 3M.
The new fish advisories are for Como and a chain of lakes including Phalen, Gervais, Gervais Mill Pond, Round, Keller, Kohlman and Spoon in Ramsey County and for Demontreville, Olson, Lake Elmo and Ravine lakes in Washington County. The chemical levels don't likely pose a health risk for swimmers.
The advisories are based on potential risks from years of consumption. Health officials say there have been no reports of people getting sick after eating fish containing the chemical, known as PFOS.
August 17, 2007 6:42 AM | Category: Fish