Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Oregon albacore tuna have much lower mercury levels compared to tuna caught elsewhere. Albacore tuna in the Pacific Northwest are part of a specific migratory group that inhabits waters with lower mercury levels. Additionally, these migrating fish are young, meaning they haven’t had time to accumulate high levels of mercury. Our hook-and-line fishing methods ensure that we only catch young, clean fish, making this approach both sustainable and healthier for you to eat.
A 6 oz can of Oregon’s Choice Gourmet canned tuna has 300 calories, 39 grams of protein and 5100 mg omega 3’s!
We get a lot of calls about just how low the mercury levels are in our fish: “You say its low mercury, but where is the proof?” Until now, we’ve been sending our mercury analysis data to our customers along with their orders. See for yourself!
Updated albacore testing results can also be found on the American Albacore Fishing Association website – www.americanalbacore.com.
What are the differences between Chinook Salmon and Sockeye Salmon?
Sockeye Salmon has a bright red hue from eating zooplankton which provides significant amounts of carotenoids and B12. With a medium fat content, sockeye salmon is considered to be one of the best-tasting (and healthiest) types of salmon.
Nutrition Profile For Sockeye Salmon (Per 100g) | |
Calories/Nutrient | Sockeye Salmon |
Calories | 153 kcal |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Fat | 7.3 g |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Omega-3 | 1130 mg |
Omega-6 | 80 mg |
Protein | 21.9 g |
Vitamins and Minerals | Amount (% DV) |
Vitamin B12 | 130 % DV |
Selenium | 43 % DV |
Vitamin B3 | 40 % DV |
Phosphorus | 24 % DV |
Vitamin B1 | 17 % DV |
Vitamin B2 | 17 % DV |
Vitamin B6 | 14 % DV |
Vitamin B5 | 11 % DV |
Potassium | 10 % DV |
Magnesium | 7 % DV |
Vitamin E | 6 % DV |
Vitamin A | 4 % DV |
Folate | 3 % DV |
Iron | 3 % DV |
Copper | 3 % DV |
Zinc | 3 % DV |
Calcium | 1 % DV |
Manganese | 1 % DV |
Chinook salmon has a higher fat content, softer texture and has a higher overall omega 3 content per serving.
Nutrition Profile For Wild Chinook Salmon (Per 100g) | |
Calories/Nutrient | Amount (grams) |
Calories | 179 kcal |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Fat | 10.4 g |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g |
Omega-3 | 2342 mg |
Omega-6 | 122 mg |
Protein | 19.9 g |
Vitamins and Minerals | Amount (% DV) |
Selenium | 52 % DV |
Vitamin B3 | 42 % DV |
Phosphorus | 29 % DV |
Magnesium | 24 % DV |
Vitamin B12 | 22 % DV |
Vitamin B6 | 20 % DV |
Potassium | 11 % DV |
Vitamin A | 9 % DV |
Folate | 8 % DV |
Vitamin B5 | 7 % DV |
Vitamin C | 7 % DV |
Vitamin B2 | 7 % DV |
Vitamin E | 6 % DV |
Vitamin B1 | 4 % DV |
Calcium | 3 % DV |
Zinc | 3 % DV |
Copper | 2 % DV |
Manganese | 1 % DV |
Iron | 1 % DV |
Please let us know right away if you think your package has been lost in transit. In almost every instance we are able to locate the package and have it delivered to you. We offer a refund or replacement on lost orders if they are reported to us within 30 days of the order being placed. If your order arrives damaged, please send photos of the damage to hello@espsupplies.com and we can offer store credit or replacement cans on your next order.
Tuna caught outside of the US can be very high in mercury. It’s best to stick with US-caught and processed seafood, specifically from the West Coast (Oregon, Washington, California).
Beware of labels that state “may be caught in US waters.” This often means the tuna was likely not caught in US waters, and even if it was, it was NOT canned in the US!
Tuna caught and processed in the US is lower in mercury and caught sustainably. This choice also supports a much lower carbon footprint, local communities, and good jobs.
Avoid tuna packed in oil or water. Instead, choose tuna packed in its own natural juices. This option retains more of the fish’s natural oils and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthier choice.
We only ship USPS if we are shipping to a PO Box, or by special request.
You can expect your package to arrive within 2-6 business days, on average. Please contact us or leave a note with your order if you have special shipping requests and we will be happy to accommodate.
If for any reason you are unsatisfied, all of our products come with an unconditional 100% money back guarantee (excluding shipping costs).
You may request a refund if you receive damaged cans or are unsatisfied with your order by calling customer service at 877-752-8862 or by emailing sales@espsupplies.com. Refunds will be issued within 1-2 business days of returned items. Credits will be issued to the original payment form. If you used a credit card for purchase we will refund your credit card, or if you sent a check you will receive a check in the mail. Your bank may require additional processing time for your refund to show, even after we have issued the credit.
We do not share any of your personal or ordering information in any way, shape for form to any other person or organization.
All products are shipped via FedEx or USPS, ground.
To contact us directly, please call 877-752-8862.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
If you would like to make a return, please follow the 3 simple steps below.
Please notify OREGON’S CHOICE of your return by emailing sales@espsupplies.com, calling us at 877-289-8862 or by using the contact form online. Please note that this MUST be within 14 days of receipt of your purchase.
2. Please pack and return your item in its original unused condition and enclose a note with your Name and Order Number inside the package.
3. Send your return to:
OREGON’S CHOICE GOURMET 1985 NW Lance Way, Corvallis OR 97330
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cans must be checked upon receipt of delivery. If there are any defects or discrepancies you must notify us within 24 hours.
Items must be returned in their original, unused condition.
You are responsible for packaging the return appropriately. Any cans which arrive back with any damage due to insufficient packaging will not be refunded.
We are unable to refund you for any postage costs. Also, direct cost of returning the goods is your responsibility unless otherwise agreed.
When shipping your items back, you must obtain proof of postage of your return. We are not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.
Refunds will be processed when the request to return is made within 14 days from receipt of delivery.
A credit will be issued if the request to return is made after 14 days from receipt of delivery.
All returns must be received by OREGON’S CHOICE GOURMET within 30 days from receipt of delivery to qualify for a refund. Credits will not be issued after 90 days from receipt of delivery.
Please note SALE items are non-refundable. You may return items on sale for a credit. Please note sale items must be returned within 14 days from receipt of delivery.
FOR FAULTY OR DAMAGED ITEMS
Please email sales@espsupplies.com, call us at 877-289-8862 or use the contact form, within 24hrs of receipt of delivery. When emailing please include a photograph of the damaged/faulty item. We will then be able to discuss a replacement or a refund for you.
Please DO NOT return damaged or faulty goods without contacting us first. We are unable to refund any postage costs incurred if you return damaged items without contacting us.
OTHER IMPORTANT RETURNS INFORMATION
We cannot be responsible for interest charges made by your credit card company while waiting for returns to be refunded to your card.
All orders will be refunded in US dollars, within 2 working days (excluding weekends) of receipt of your return. Refunds may take up to 10 days to clear in your account.
For lots of other pubs and marine related information, visit these other great sites:
Oregon Sea Grant
Seafood Network Info Center (UC Davis)
OSU Seafood Consumer Center
Yes! All of our products are canned in Coos Bay, OR (with the exception of our Alaskan Sockeye Salmon which is canned in Alaska).
Yes! Canned tuna is low in calories, high in protein, and very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (6500 mg per can!). It is an excellent natural source of vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.
Eating Oregon-caught and canned tuna is an easy and natural way to get your protein along with Omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals without any harmful additives or concerns about mercury contamination.
The information we have about albacore tuna caught in Oregon is that it is safe to eat. NOAA, EPA, and FDA have been monitoring seafood since the nuclear meltdown. Radiation does not last long in the water, and the tuna were expected to be far off shore at the time of the meltdown. There was radiation linked to this event found in Bluefin tuna (we do not can Bluefin, only Albacore tuna), however, the amounts found at very low levels, and were within FDA approval.
This is a link to the NOAA-FDA-EPA fact sheet, and also to the NOAA Seafood Inspection website.
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Emergencies/UCM253896.pdf
Another site with helpful information that is frequently updated is NOAA’s Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris website. http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/tsunamidebris/.
Sea salt is what we use to salt our salt added products. Our salt added albacore contains 135 mg sodium per 55 g serving (with about 3 servings per 6 oz. can and 4 servings per 7.75 oz. can). The salmon contains 240 mg per 55 g serving.
The no salt added products have small amounts of naturally occurring salt – albacore is 20 mg per 55 g serving and salmon is 25 mg per 55 g serving.
We’ve had our canned products tested for Omega 3’s and here are the results:
Our Gourmet Albacore Tuna has 6,500 mg Omega 3 per 7.5 oz can
Gourmet Chinook Salmon has 5,150 mg Omega 3 per 7.5 oz can
Alaskan Sockeye Salmon has 2,500 mg Omega 3 per 7.5 oz can
Check our articles tab for more info from Captain Herb on Omega-3 content and why ours is so much higher than the “leading store brands”. The nutritional facts on a pouch of Starkist’s best premium albacore proudly proclaims Omega-3 content of 450 mg. per 55 gram serving- Ours is five times higher (and ten times lower in mercury, not to mention a billion times better tasting!)
We ship via FedEx 2-day Express and FedEx Home Delivery. Most orders will ship out within 1-2 business days.
For orders up to 18 cans we ship FedEx 2-day Express. Orders of more than 18 cans ship via FedEx Home Delivery (or Ground if going to a business address).
We only ship USPS if we are shipping to a PO Box, or by special request.
Shipping is free on all US orders over $100. For orders under $100, shipping is $12.
You can expect your package to arrive within 2-6 business days, on average. Please contact us or leave a note with your order if you have special shipping requests and we will be happy to accommodate.
Our cans have the canning date printed on them in this format: year, month, day, batch number. So if your can has the numbers 2301191, that means that it was canned on 01/19/23, batch #1. Our cans of tuna and salmon are good for ten years from the canning date, so these would be good until 2033. The shellfish cans are good for 5 years from the canning date.
According to Dr. Ken Hilderbrand, longtime seafood technologist for Oregon State University, our salmon and tuna lose very little in the canning process, so it’s nearly the same nutritional value as raw fish. The value is locked in the can. Be sure to save the juice that comes with the fish in the can. There is a high percent of Omega-3 oil in that juice.
You want to pour away the liquid that comes with major brand tuna because it has no value. The hydrolyzed vegetable protein will probably come up on you the rest of the day.
Mix the juice in a can of Oregon’s Choice albacore or salmon with the fish or drink it, because it’s good for you.
We sell online or via phone, toll free – 1-877-289-8862
We do have our products in some select stores thinly scattered around the country. For a listing, see the next FAQ.
Canned tuna has a long shelf life (10 years!) when stored properly. The best place to store your cans of tuna is a cool, dry place like your pantry. Once opened, you should transfer to a sealed container and eat within 3-4 days. Otherwise, those cans in your pantry will be good for 10 years!
IDAHO
Atkinsons Ketchum Graccobi square 451 4th st. E. Ketchum ID 83340
Atkinson’s Bellevue 757 n. main st. Bellevue ID 83313
MASSACHUSETTS
Formaggio Kitchen 244 huron ave. Cambridge, MA. 02138
OREGON
Bella Store 2023 Main St. Baker City, OR 97814
First Alternative Coop 1007 SE 3rd St. Corvallis, OR 97333
First Alternative Coop – North Store 2855 NW Grant Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330
McKay’s Market 107 N Coast Hwy Newport, OR 97365
Newport Ave. Mkt. 1121 NW Newport ave, Bend. Or. 97701
New Seasons Orenco Station 1453 NE 61st Hillsboro, OR 97124
New Seasons Raleigh Hills 7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Portland, OR 97225
New Seasons Sellwood 1214 SE Tacoma St. Portland, OR
New Seasons Arbor Lodge 6400 N Interstate Portland, OR 97217
New Seasons Cedar Hills 3495 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005
New Seasons Lake Oswego 3 Monroe Parkway Lake Oswego, OR. 97035
New Seasons Concordia 5320 NE 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211
New Seasons PDX 1214 SE Tacoma St. Portland, OR 97202
New Seasons 7 Corners 1954 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202
New Seasons Mountain Park 3 Monroe Parkway Lake Oswego, OR 97035
New Seasons Happy Valley 15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center Dr 97015
Market of Choice West Linn