Anyone know if Lake Erie Perch is safe to eat during pregnancy?

momtoRaegan041008 · April 2011

I avoided during my whole first pregnancy, and I was pregnant over the winter last time. Anyway, we were invited to a fish fry this weekend and I just wondered if anyone knows if it's on the safe list.

katie4253 · April 2011

Why wouldn't it be? It is a fresh water fish.

Lindsay&Eric · April 2011

Well, It's not the best...I live 2 houses away from lake erie, and although my Dr hasnt said specifically perch, I know that Walleye you have to watch out for. I'm pretty sure that the perch are on the "just eat a few pieces" list...

katie4253 · April 2011

Lindsay&Eric:
Well, It's not the best...I live 2 houses away from lake erie, and although my Dr hasnt said specifically perch, I know that Walleye you have to watch out for. I'm pretty sure that the perch are on the "just eat a few pieces" list...

no more than 12 oz.

dougsbestgirl · April 2011

We were just at a fish fry at a friend's house last night (he's a super big fisherman). Perch is delicious- enjoy!

bananatiff · April 2011

I would kill for some of my Dad's fresh caught Lake Erie perch and his famous beer batter he fries them in... then sweet potato fries with sour cream... yum yum yum

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sharonstevens85 · April 2011

This is from the americanpregnancy.org website...

LOWER MERCURY

Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per monthBass ( Striped, Black)
Carp
Cod ( Alaskan)
Croaker ( White Pacific)
Halibut ( Pacific and Atlantic) Jacksmelt ( Silverside)
Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Sablefish
Skate
Snapper
Sea Trout ( Weakfish)
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (Skipjack)

momtoRaegan041008 · April 2011

sharonstevens85:

This is from the americanpregnancy.org website...

LOWER MERCURY
Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month Bass ( Striped, Black)
Carp
Cod ( Alaskan)
Croaker ( White Pacific)
Halibut ( Pacific and Atlantic) Jacksmelt ( Silverside)
Lobster
Mahi Mahi
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Sablefish
Skate
Snapper
Sea Trout ( Weakfish)
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (Skipjack)

Thank you!

momtoRaegan041008 · April 2011

bananatiff:

I would kill for some of my Dad's fresh caught Lake Erie perch and his famous beer batter he fries them in... then sweet potato fries with sour cream... yum yum yum

We have 4 bags in the freezer and I have been waiting for it to warm up so we can cook outside! I have really been craving perch, glad it's on the safe list! Hope you get some perch soon!

lansingteacherbride · April 2011

I live in Michigan and I was told by my doctor's office specifically NOT to eat any fish from the Great Lakes for the duration of the pregnancy. Their claim was that it had a higher level of mercury

jdm7 · April 2011

I ate a piece of it on Friday night at a Fish Fry. I don't think it's awful for you, but look up to just see if perch is on the no-list for fish.

jferring · April 2011

Hate to say it but I agree with the PP. I am also from MI and was told not to eat any fish from the great lakes which I totally agree sucks because I love lake fish.

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