292729 Mon May 05 13:55:18 -0700 2003 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1598717 What is the least expensive way for consumers to check if a tuna can in his/her kitchen is safe? Is any not-expensive test kit avaiable in the U.S? Link: http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/5784318.htm Mon May 05 13:55:18 -0700 2003 0 Hiko Ikeda 1 1598751 Testing for mercury not an easy matter. Here's one lead. If you find anything, please report back. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute Develop a New "Kit" to Screen Mercury in Fish ------------------------------------------------------ "Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), have developed a screening method, similar to a home pregnancy test, that can detect mercury contamination in fish. . For more information contact: Keith McKeown 10550 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 Tel: 858.784.8134 Fax: 858.784.8118 kmckeown@scripps.edu" Link: http://www.scripps.edu/news/press/041201.html Mon May 05 20:03:50 -0700 2003 1598717 0 nja 2 1598760 Thanks for the article. Mon May 05 21:43:20 -0700 2003 1598751 0 Hiko Ikeda