Wild Planet Sets Standard With Safest Canned Tuna on the Market

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Wild Planet Sets Standard With Safest Canned Tuna on the Market

Independent Testing Shows Wild Planet Albacore Tuna to have the Lowest Mercury Levels in the Industry

MCKINLEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA, Mar. 8 -/E-Wire/-- Wild Planet Inc. launched today Wild Planet (TM) "Minimal Mercury" canned tuna, with the lowest mercury levels in the industry. Wild Planet canned albacore is tested to ensure quality and safety by Am Test, Inc., an independent laboratory that offers testing services in the environmental, air quality, industrial, biological, and petrochemical sectors.

"We are very excited to introduce this product to the public," according to Chen-Ley Ong, CEO of Wild Planet Inc. "With heightened health concerns over buying seafood, we are proud to bring to the public the healthiest canned albacore in the market. Not only does our tuna have the lowest mercury content, it also has six times the amount of omega 3 fatty acids compared to national brands. That means it's safe, it's nutritious, and it tastes great."

Wild Planet Cares for Kids. The EPA's recommended reference dose of mercury is 0.7 micrograms per kg of body weight per week. That means a child weighing 50 pounds can safely consume 4 ounces of Wild Planet's "Minimal Mercury" albacore compared to only 1.6 ounces of albacore from the national brands. Wild Planet makes tuna safe, healthy and fun again for kids and adults too.

Where to Find Wild Planet Products. Wild Planet products are sold online at www.safetuna.com. The company also ships directly to natural food and specialty food stores nationwide, as well as to various high-quality restaurants across the country. To find specific stores in your area, please call 1-[REDACTED-PHONE].

Wild Planet will also be exhibiting at the upcoming Boston Seafood Show (booth #1417) and Natural Product Expo West (booth #3989).

About Wild Planet - Founded in 2004, Wild Planet's mission is to produce safe and nutritious seafood from sustainable fisheries. More information about Wild Planet is available on the web at www.safetuna.com.

Ms. Chen-Ley Ong, CEO

E-mail : [REDACTED-EMAIL]

http://www.safetuna.com

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