A California lawsuit claiming that fish oil capsules are contaminated with PCBs — banned chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects — is producing news stories right out of a blockbuster horror movie. We wouldn’t blame you if headlines like Fish Oil Takers Beware inspire you to trash your capsules and give up on these good fats.

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