What is the dirtiest fish to eat?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several fish species are known to have significantly higher levels of mercury and other pollutants. The term "dirtiest fish" can refer to issues of both high contamination and unsustainable or unsanitary farming practices, both of which can negatively impact human health. This guide explores which fish commonly have the highest concentrations of toxins and why.