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Presents information on the importance of sensory specialists in evaluating the freshness and safety of seafood before it reaches the U.S. consumer market. Senses needed in detecting the freshness of seafood; Reason behind the difficulty in evaluating canned tuna; Description of fresh fish.

The article focuses on the great tuna fish war raging on U.S. supermarket shelves. Topics discussed include a background on the beginning of the canned tuna industry, promotions and discounts in the tuna business, the protest over the ambiguities of the quota forced on fishermen by the bureaucracy and environmentalists involving porpoises, the major players in the canned tuna business, and the thrust to go for the world market for tuna.

The article discusses trends in the U.S. market for canned tuna and salmon. One notable trend is the reduction of salt content in canned tuna offered by such brands as Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, and StarKist. Another trend concerns the packaging of tuna and salmon: seafood are now put in pouches or plastic containers, with no liquid to drain. Seasoned tuna and salmon were also introduced in the market, and the most successful ones were StarKist Tuna Creations Hickory Smoked chunk light tuna and StarKist Gourmet Seas Lemon & Herb Mayonnaise Tuna.

Presents updates on marine mammal conservation projects in the U.S. as of October 2003. Criticism against the amendments of the Marine Mammal Protection Act permit process; Overview of a lawsuit regarding the efforts of Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans regarding the labeling of Dolphin Safe in canned tuna; Failure of amusement park operator Six Flags Funtime Inc. to import an Argentinian juvenile male orca.

Looks at tuna, the latest in a line of venerable products that have been trying to remake their images. Why tuna sales dropped 6.5 percent last year; The Flipper factor; Tuna Mix-Ins from Bumble Bee Seafoods Inc.; Chicken of the Sea; Comment by Marty Friedman of `New Products News.'

The article focuses on the tuna canning industry in the United States. When Star-Kist Foods Inc. closed its tuna cannery on Terminal Island in Long Beach, California, it looked like the end of the U.S.-produced tuna. But Terminal Island did not completely shut down. It is now the site of an active tuna cannery, owned and operated by Pan Pacific Fisheries, a division of California Home Brands Inc. Pan Pacific Fisheries uses only workers from the U.S. to package and sell tuna under the American label.

Examines the status of the canned tuna industry in the United States. History of the introduction of canned tuna in the country's food market; Nutritional value of canned tuna; Top canned tuna manufacturers in the country; Steps taken by canned tuna companies to generate growth and take advantage of consumers' focus on healthy eating.

The article looks at the dangers of consuming canned tuna due to the amount of mercury found in fish. Segments of the population most at risk of consuming unhealthy amounts of mercury are mentioned, including children and women of childbearing age. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommendations on the amount of canned tuna that can be safely consumed are presented. The author also discusses the nutritional values of fish, noting that they are rich in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. INSETS: Lower-mercury choices;How much tuna is safe?.

The article offers several issues related on pregnancy. It mentions the appropriatenes for a pregnant woman to go to amusement parks and have a ride. It discusses the safety for a pregnant woman to undergo a bikini wax in consideration with the rushing of blood into the skin. According to the American Pregnancy Association, it is recommended that pregnant women to eat 6-ounce of tuna up to six times per month because of some mercury content.

The article reports on the recommendation made by the advocacy group Mercury Policy Project to the U.S. federal government's School Lunch Program to phase out canned tuna out of school lunches because of concerns over exposing children to mercury. In its report, Mercury Policy urges schools to find alternatives to canned tuna. The study conducted by the group revealed the mercury content of samples of brands of canned tuna sold to schools in 11 states.

Recommends the replacement of canned tuna with canned salmon or mackerel. Incidence of mercury contamination in canned tuna; Potential physiological damage to children and adults due to mercury exposure; Results of a study by Purdue University which showed lower levels of mercury in canned salmon and mackerel compared with tuna; Report that chunk light tuna in water has a lower level of mercury than other varieties.

Reports on the ruling on a lawsuit filed by the International Marine Mammal Protection (IMMP) against Salvador Garcia Sandoval, owner of Mexican Trade Grocery of Chula Vista in California for importing dolphin-deadly tuna in the U.S. in 2005. Penalty imposed on Sandoval; Comments of David Phillips, executive director of IMMP, on falsely labelled tuna; Background on the falsely labelled Dolores tuna; Maximum penalty for fraudulent importation of merchandise.

Reports that the Madison salad returns at the Coco Pazzo restaurant in New York City. Development of the salad by Mark Strausman over a decade ago; Chopped vegetables, Parmesan and canned tuna.

Reports on the issuance of a health advisory concerning mercury content in fish by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Impact of mercury content in fish on the health of pregnant women; Avoidance of eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish which contains high mercury content; Content of mercury in canned tuna.

Provides information on the possible effects of canned tuna on pregnant women. Suggestion of the U.S. government to pregnant women who take canned tuna regularly.

Reports on the International Marine Mammal Project's (IMMP) launch of a grassroots campaign on the Dolphin Safe label on canned tuna in the United States. Defeat of the Dolphin Death Act legislation; Passage of a compromise bill that requires Secretary of Commerce William Daley to determine whether chasing, netting and releasing dolphins causes a significant adverse impact on dolphin populations.

Reports on the dolphin-safe labeling policy for canned tuna. Fishermen's compliance with federal law concerning tuna nets; Labeling for light-meat tuna; Albacore as white meat tuna; Varieties packed in oil or water; High-protein food.

Comments on impact of shortage of chunk light tuna and new labeling regulations on canned goods industry. Results of 47th Annual Consumers Industry Expenditures Study (CES) on tuna shortage; Details of new products; Effect of new labeling regulations; S&W Foods' Richard Fink on labels; Information on sales of other canned goods such as sauces and soups; Details of Campbell Soup Co. and Pet Inc.'s Progresso products.

The article reports on a story in "Consumer Reports" magazine attacking the health attributes of canned tuna fish. The story ignores the research made by scientists and research organizations including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It takes a departure from widely accepted health standards in its advice to pregnant women on tuna consumption.

Focuses on the collaboration of tuna brands under the U.S. Tuna Foundation for an advertising campaign to address the decline in canned tuna sales in 2004. Other marketing efforts of tuna brands; Factors that led to the decline of sales; Impact of a newspaper advertisement by the Natural Resources Defense Council on canned tuna brands.

Reports on the increased consumption of shrimp in the U.S. in 2002. Information on the consumption of canned tuna during the period; Comparison of shrimp consumption in 2001 and 2002; Background on the estimation of shrimp consumption trends by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.