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SEAD Consulting is a consulting firm for seafood companies. They released the results of genetic tests done at 24 restaurants around Houma between July 13 and July 15. 16 out of 24 dishes (67%) contained genuine Gulf Shrimp, while 8 out of 24 (33%) were imported, and 3 of those were explicitly labeled as local; a 13% inauthenticity rate.
SEAD Consulting said a 13% inauthenticity rate is much lower than markets without mislabeling laws, but is still of concern to local shrimpers, restauranteurs and residents of the Houma area.
“Down here, Gulf shrimp isn’t just seafood — it’s identity,” said Lance Nacio, Houma shrimper and Louisiana Shrimp Task Force board member. “I’m glad to see that 87% of restaurants are doing the right thing for generations of hardworking shrimpers and trusting customers who believe they are supporting the local shrimping industry. Shame on the handful of restaurants who are misrepresenting what they are selling.”
SEAD said 5 of the 8 imported shrimp samples were labeled correctly, 3 restaurants used vague or misleading terms like “fresh shrimp,” only disclosing the product’s origin when asked directly.
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