Is Lobster Meat Polluted?

[Virgil Bergman]

Lobsters live and are harvested along coastal waters and the
continental shelf. These areas are especially susceptible to pollution
from humans and their waste.
So the question arises, are they safe to eat or do they contain
pollutants like many other seafoods?
The short answer is probably no they don't. Seafood such as mussels,
oysters or clams are filter feeders. These types suck sea water to get
their food, plankton, and whatever pollution that is in the plankton
comes right into their bodies. Any toxins in the water are then
concentrated in their flesh.
However, meat eaters like lobsters, crabs, and some varieties of fish
do not eat plankton from sea water, so they are safer.
Another question is about eating the tomalley from the body. Many
people view tomalley as a special delicacy. The tomalley is a soft
green substance found inside the body of the lobster. It functions as
both its' liver and pancreas.
According to a warning issued by the FDA in 2008 though, the tomalley
should be avoided since it has the potential to be contaminated with
toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).
Even after cooking the danger remains.
The warning did not however, pertain to the rest of the meat. Even if
the tomalley is found to contain a high level of the toxins, the meat
remained safe to eat.
So, until further studies find other evidence to the contrary, it
seems like Lobster is a safe and healthy food for you and your
family.