Cooking Methods Cooking does not destroy these types of contaminants, but the cooking method can help reduce your PCB exposure. Prepare your fish according to the diagram below then broil, grill, or bake it on a rack so the contaminated fat drips off the fish. Do not use the drippings for sauces or gravies. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provided the following pictures of the fish species discussed in this advisory. The Spokane Regional Health District has issued an advisory on ways to enjoy the river yet limit contact with shoreline beach soils that contain lead.
Most lead exposure occurs in and around the home, through hobbies or use of lead-based paint.
If your home was constructed before 1978, there is a possibility that your home contains lead-based paint.