Shrimp labeling transparency bill headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk
A bill prioritizing imported shrimp labeling transparency is headed to the governor’s desk after it cleared a final House vote in the waning days of this legislative session. Senate Bill 823 ensures that shrimp sold in Texas by a food service supplier, wholesaler or distributor include a “clear and conspicuous” label stating whether the shrimp is imported. Under the legislation, a restaurant can’t label or represent imported shrimp as “Texas shrimp,” “American shrimp,” “Domestic shrimp,” or “Gulf shrimp.” “Gulf shrimp is a key part of the state’s coastal economy,” Middleton said. “Shrimping is a struggling industry because we are being flooded with cheap, poor-quality, overseas imports. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:41
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