king mackerel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of king mackerel
First recorded in 1935–40
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For this reason, doctors advise pregnant women around the world to avoid eating large, predatory fish like shark, king mackerel and swordfish.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
For example, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi people love something called a king mackerel and a butterfish.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
In 2001, the FDA recommended that pregnant women and women who might become pregnant limit their fish intake to 12 ounces a week, and avoid several high-mercury fish, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish.
From Slate ● May 20, 2017
Steer clear of large predatory fish such as swordfish, tilefish, shark and king mackerel, which tend to have the highest mercury concentrations.
From US News ● Sep. 26, 2016
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends that pregnant women and young children should not consume any swordfish, shark, king mackerel, or tilefish because of their high mercury content.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
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