Marine conservation group Oceana has uncovered a nationwide shrimp scandal that has seafood lovers feeling queasy. Using DNA testing, the group examined 143 shrimp dishes from stores and restaurants across America, finding that a whopping 30 percent were misrepresented. Their findings, which ranged from mislabeling farm-raised shrimp as wild, or misrepresenting species of shrimp being sold, have prompted authorities to push for the passing of the Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act , which has been introduced to Congress and awaits approval. Read the rest of U.S. Shrimp May Not Be What Consumers Bargained For Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: domestic shrimp , eco design , food safety , green design , mislabeled shrimp , Oceana , oceans , S.H.R.I.M.P. , Safety and Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act , seafood , sustainable design
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U.S. Shrimp May Not Be What Consumers Bargained For
