Official Seafood Partner of the American Pregnancy Association
The Official Mercury Tested Seafood of the APA
The American Pregnancy Association’s mission is to promote reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, advocacy, and community awareness. They believe in empowering women with accurate, accessible information to make informed decisions for their health and the health of their babies.
Safe Catch partners with the American Pregnancy Association to advance our shared commitment to protecting the health of pregnant women and developing babies by promoting clean, mercury-tested seafood as a trusted source of nutrition.
“We are PROUD that Safe Catch is the Official Seafood of the American Pregnancy Association! Safe Catch is the only 100% mercury tested fish that is safe for women to consume during pregnancy and feel confident feeding to their families. With the support and resources of Safe Catch, we are able to provide blogs and articles full of education – like ‘Is it safe to eat fish during pregnancy’ – all the way to delicious recipes to make for your family, like ‘Salmon Curry & Rice.’”
– John Smith Founder of the APA
Consumer Reports’ “Low Mercury” Criteria
Low Mercury Seafood – Mom & Baby Approved
Safe Catch products meet the Consumer Reports’ “Low Mercury” Criteria for sensitive populations such as pregnant and nursing women and young children.1 (Mercury average must be <0.082 ppm, and maximum <0.25 ppm.)
Mercury Levels Vary Widely in Canned Light Tuna (Skipjack)
Consumer Reports’ “Low Mercury” Criteria Low Mercury standard for women (16-49), pregnancy, and children
Mercury Standards
Safe Catch is the only brand in the market to test every single tuna and salmon to strict mercury limits.
Our Elite Wild Tuna is tested to a limit of 0.1 ppm — 10× lower than the FDA’s 1.0 ppm action level.3
Our Wild Ahi, Yellowfin Tuna is tested to a limit of 0.1 ppm — 10× lower than the FDA’s 1.0 ppm action level.3
Our Wild Pacific Pink Salmon is tested to a limit of 0.04 ppm — 25× lower than the FDA’s 1.0 ppm action level.3
We can make this guarantee because we test every single Safe Catch tuna and salmon.
Safe Catch is the only brand to do this.
50 Best Clean Foods
(March 2017)
Low-Risk Tuna
“I wish I knew about this brand when I was pregnant”
Clean Choice Awards 2016 Winner
Benefits of Fish During All Three Trimesters
According to the EPA/FDA Fish Advice and the APA, individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consume between 8 and 12 ounces per week of a variety of seafood from choices that are lower in mercury.4
At Safe Catch, we provide consumers with the lowest mercury limit of any seafood brand. With our proprietary technology, we test every single tuna and salmon to stricter mercury limits than the FDA action level, averaging 10×–25× lower depending on species. This makes Safe Catch an optimal fish protein for all three trimesters of pregnancy and beyond.
Why Eat Fish During Pregnancy?
In March 2024, the FDA and EPA issued updated advice regarding fish consumption to help women who are pregnant or may become pregnant make informed choices when it comes to fish that are healthy and safe to eat.
Because the nutritional benefits of eating fish are important for growth and development during pregnancy and early childhood, the agencies recommend 2–3 servings of lower-mercury fish per week, or 8–12 ounces.4
Benefits for Mom
Supports immune health
- Selenium and Omega-3s help maintain immune
function.5, 6
Supports mental health
- Omega-3s may help reduce the risk of certain mood disorders.6
Benefits for Baby
Supports cognitive development
- Eating fish in pregnancy
helps baby’s cognition.4
Higher IQ & growth
- Frequent fish intake linked to better IQ and development.8, 9, 10
Whole Fish vs. Fish Oil Pills
Benefit |  Fish Oil Pills |  Whole Fish |
|---|---|---|
Omega-3s (Heart Health) |  |  |
Omega-3s (Absorption) | | |
Protein | | |
Depression Suppressant | | |
Selenium (Immune Health) | | |
Iodine (Thyroid Health) | | |
Brain Health | | |
Tasty | |
Pregnancy & Kid-Friendly Recipes
- Consumer Reports – Mercury in Fish: Methods & Recommendations (2014).
- Consumer Reports – Which Fish Are Safe for Pregnant Women? (2017).
- FDA – Mercury action level set at 1.0 ppm (2000).
- EPA/FDA – Advice about Eating Fish and Shellfish (2024).
- NIH – Selenium Fact Sheet (2021).
- NIH – Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fact Sheet (2021).
- AAP – Fish, Shellfish, and Children’s Health (2019).
- Oken et al. – Maternal fish intake linked to improved child cognition (2008).
- Hibbeln et al. – Maternal seafood intake and child verbal IQ (2019).
- Starling et al. – Frequent fish intake in pregnancy and child development (2015).