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Kani (sushi name)

Eco-Worst Choice

Avoid or eat infrequently until improvements are made

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Health Details

This is an Eco-Worst choice. If you decide to eat it, we recommend the following due to unknown contaminant levels:

  • Adults and children should eat no more than 4 meals per month

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Eco Details

Most king crab on the U.S. market comes from Russia, where fishing regulations are poorly enforced.

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Species Information

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