Savannah shrimp scandal: New study reveals majority of local restaurants serve imported shrimp
Tybee Seafood Market owner Brian Anderson, “Pond-raised products are not coming into this store. It’s not going to happen,” Anderson said firmly.
A new study has uncovered that more than 70% of shrimp served in Savannah’s seafood restaurants is imported, raising concerns about transparency and food safety. The findings come amid growing support for a Georgia seafood bill that would require restaurants to disclose where their seafood, especially shrimp, comes from. SEAD Consulting, a research firm specializing in food sourcing, tested shrimp at 44 seafood restaurants in the Savannah area. The company used the Rapid ID Genetic High-Accuracy Test (RIGHTTest) to perform the testing. Seventy-seven percent of those establishments were found to be serving imported shrimp rather than locally sourced seafood. Only 10 restaurants in the study could confirm their shrimp came from Georgia waters. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 08:25
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