All tuna from food giants is poisonous
Published April 24, 2025 at 102
Consumer. A new test from Råd & Rön shows that all ten types of tuna in oil tested contain bisphenol A (BPA) – an endocrine disrupting toxin that is suspected of affecting both the immune system and the liver, as well as damaging the development of reproductive organs in unborn boys.

Tests on the contents of the cans also show the presence of PFAS and heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and arsenic.

The can containing the most BPA is Eldorado Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil. An adult can only eat 1.5 grams of it per day before reaching the tolerable limit. For children, the limit is 0.3 grams.

Sara Paulsson, communications manager at Orkla Foods, which is behind the Abba brand, tells Råd & Rön:

– Bisphenol A is something that should not be found in food. Even if it is within the applicable limit values ​​here, it is something we react to and talk to our supplier about.

She believes that BPA may have been spread via contamination in manufacturing and is positive that zero tolerance is now being introduced.

Mercury levels vary greatly. Eldorado's tuna also peaks there, while tuna from Coop Xtra and Ica Basic have significantly lower levels.

In terms of taste, Lidl's Nixe stands out with the highest score in the test. Ica Basic and Coop Xtra with finely divided tuna, on the other hand, receive the lowest scores. The panel describes the contents as "beige porridge" and "looks like a mess".

Despite the presence of harmful substances, the Swedish National Food Agency emphasizes the importance of eating fish regularly. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised against fresh tuna – and in Denmark, even canned tuna.

No product was named “Best in Test” due to the levels of toxic substances.