You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

"For the first time in 50 years, people are now allowed to eat 'some fish' from the Lower Hudson River due to lower levels of polychlorinated byphenyls (PCBs) in the water."

"The sensitive population can now enjoy up to one eight-ounce meal per month of striped bass, while the general population can eat up to four such meals per month."

"Since PCBs mostly stay in the fat of the fish, folks are encouraged to cut off the skin and fat from the food and cook it 'so that the fat drips off.'"

"It remains critical to advise of any potential health risks from contaminants that may build up in fish tissue in certain bodies of water so that anglers can make well-informed choices."

The New York State Department of Health has updated its guidelines, permitting limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River for the first time in 50 years. Sensitive populations can eat one eight-ounce meal of striped bass monthly, while the general population can consume up to four meals. Carp and smallmouth bass remain unadvised. To reduce PCB levels, it is recommended to remove skin and fat from fish before cooking. The Department of Environmental Conservation emphasizes the importance of informed choices regarding fish consumption.

Read at Time Out New York