Radioactive shrimp recall prompts action from Louisiana Lt. Governor Nungesser
Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is advocating for a ten-cent per pound inspection fee on all imported seafood, following reports of radioactive shrimp from Indonesia being sold in Walmart stores across the South.
DELCAMBRE, LA. (KLFY) -- Louisiana shrimpers are renewing calls for tougher inspections on imported seafood after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled bags of Indonesian shrimp sold at Walmart under the “Great Value” label. Acy Cooper, president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association addressed how shrimp tested positive for possible…
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser calls for a ten-cent per pound seafood inspection fee to enhance food safety, following reports of radioactive shrimp sold in Wal-Mart stores. Nungesser sent the attached letter to President Donald Trump and Louisiana’s Congressional delegation renewing his call to enact a…
PINEVILLE, La. (WNTZ) - Buhlow Lake was closed Sunday after city officials reported an unusual number of dead mussels along the shoreline. The City of Pineville announced the temporary closure and said the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was notified. Agency staff were on-site conducting water quality testing. City…