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Article: Fish Oil Supplements Safer Than Fish as Source of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid; USC School of Pharmacy to Present Research Findings at Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Las Vegas Convention Center, July 14, 8:30 AM -12:00 PM.
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- July 13, 2004
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CARSON, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- While science continues to confirm many health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish, recent reports suggest both fish and fish oil supplements contain high levels of contaminants that may be harmful to humans. To assure consumers that fish oil supplements are toxin free and a safe way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health risks, Leiner Health Products commissioned the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy to test the purity of fish oil supplements it makes for America's top retailers. The findings, documented in a study entitled "Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in ...