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Are croakers dangerous?

Asked: Keven Hamel, Last Updated:

White Croaker (also called tomcod or kingfish) caught off the Los Angeles County and Orange County coasts have high levels of DDTs and PCBs. ... To protect your health, do not eat white croaker caught in the red zone. Fish caught in the yellow zone are generally safer to eat.

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