davide.h 26 Posted February 10, 2020 I used to get them at the grocery store for lunch all the time. They're delicious and healthy, or so I thought. But I happened to notice a warning that they might contain carcinogens. I had simply never thought to look because I believed them to be good for you. I haven't eaten them since then. Has anyone else seen these or know what I'm talking about? It's been awhile and I am not showing symptoms of cancer so I think I'm okay, but I will not eat them anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iugrad91 501 Posted February 10, 2020 It is only a certain type of seaweed that is prone to absorbing arsenic from the seawater. My son eats these all the time. They are good for you. Do the research and don’t believe everything you read, make sure it is current and comes from a reputable site. https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/96307/savoring-seaweeds-what-you-need-to-know-before-diving-in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted February 10, 2020 The warning came on the package itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iugrad91 501 Posted February 11, 2020 Are you in California by any chance. I’ve read that just about everything has a cancer warning on it there because of Prop 65. If they could, they’d probably put the warning on the air there 😬 The ones I have from Trader Joe’s do not have a warning on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted February 12, 2020 I have some friends who are Korean and they have eaten seaweed for years. They purchase it from a Korean grocery store here in Baltimore County. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davide.h 26 Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 8:41 PM, Iugrad91 said: Are you in California by any chance. I’ve read that just about everything has a cancer warning on it there because of Prop 65. If they could, they’d probably put the warning on the air there 😬 The ones I have from Trader Joe’s do not have a warning on them. I'm not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites