US: Report claims widespread shrimp mislabeling by Mississippi restaurants

Published 2024년 12월 4일

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An investigation by SeaD Consulting has uncovered widespread mislabeling of shrimp in restaurants across Mississippi, with many falsely advertising imported shrimp as locally sourced or misrepresenting its species. The investigation found that only eight out of 44 restaurants inspected accurately represented the shrimp they were serving. The consulting firm's genetic testing confirmed the widespread use of mislabeled shrimp, with some restaurants even misnaming the species. The findings highlight a concerning trend of restaurants misrepresenting the freshness and origin of their seafood, particularly in the 'fresh local seafood' market.

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An investigation by SeaD Consulting claims to have uncovered “widespread misrepresentation” by restaurants in the U.S. state of Mississippi that mislabeled imported shrimp, in some cases claiming it was locally caught. The test found varying levels of seafood mislabeling depending on shrimp species, as several restaurants claimed imported shrimp was actually Gulf white shrimp or added “royal” to Argentine red shrimp, labeling it as royal red shrimp. Across 44 different restaurants investigated, SeaD claims only eight were fully honest in serving what they advertised. “Despite heavy marketing that emphasizes ‘fresh local seafood,’ many restaurants are substituting ...

Source: Seafoodsource