IDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories

IDPH issues updated sport fish consumption advisories to minimize health risks

The Illinois Department of Public Health recently updated fish consumption restrictions, as some Illinois waterways contain fish contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and methylmercury, which may pose health risks to consumers.

IDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories, Adds New PFOS Restrictions

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its annual update to sport fish consumption advisories, warning anglers of new restrictions tied to updated guidelines for certain contaminants found in Illinois waterways.

IDPH issues updated sport fish consumption advisories

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its annual update of advisories related to the consumption of sport fish caught in Illinois waterways. Fish are tested statewide by the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program for polychlorinated…

Illinois updates fish consumption advisories with new PFOS restrictions - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has released its annual update to sport fish consumption advisories, citing new guidelines for certain contaminants found in fish across the state. The advisories are based on testing conducted through the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program, which analyzes fish for substances including PCBs, PFAS and methylmercury. The results help determine how often fish from specif…