Today is the cancer premiere in Sweden.
Despite last year’s alarming reports that Swedish crayfish may contain high levels of health-hazardous PFAS chemicals, the Swedish Food Agency gives the green light.
– Man can eat crayfish a couple of times a year without worrying, says Sabina Litens Karlsson, toxicologist, nutritionist Norwegian Food Agency.
In recent years, there have been reports of high levels of health-hazardous PFAS chemicals that exceeded the legal limit values for sale in Swedish crayfish.
The environmental toxin is suspected, among other things, of being able to lead to cancer, liver damage and a weakened immune system.
This year, the Swedish Food Agency has no information on whether the situation has changed, but still downplays the risks of eating the crayfish.
– We have no indications or signs that the levels in the crayfish in Swedish stores exceed the limit values. This means that you can eat crayfish a couple of times a year without worrying about ingesting too much of these substances, says Sabina Litens Karlsson, toxicologist, nutritionist at the Swedish Food Agency.
“I love crayfish”
Despite early reports of the high levels, it does not affect buyers’ habits ahead of tonight’s cancer premiere.
– No, given that it’s so few times, although it’s boring, but it doesn’t affect me, says Vivianne Berglund.
– It doesn’t worry me in the least at my age. I love Swedish crayfish, it beats most, says Hans Drakenberg.