Tampa Bay area seafood restaurants found mislabeling shrimp

Tampa and St. Petersburg are facing a startling revelation with only two out of 44 sampled restaurants serve authentic, wild-caught Gulf shrimp. A recent investigation, led by SeaD Consulting, exposes a 96% fraud rate, with most establishments relying on imported, farm-raised shrimp from countries like India, Vietnam and Ecuador. The investigation identified just two restaurants as serving genuine Gulf shrimp, putting into question the region’s seafood reputation. The Gulf Coast’s shrimp industry faces stiff competition from cheaper imports. Over 90% of shrimp consumed in the U.S. is imported, often produced with banned chemicals or under unethical labor conditions. Meanwhile, local shrimpers struggle with rising fuel costs and shrinking market demand for genuine Gulf shrimp. more, >>CLICK TO READ<<07:08

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