Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Restaurants Caught Mislabeling Shrimp; Council Member Faces Pressure

2/28/2025

27 3

Summary

Story summary

Genetic testing revealed that four of 24 Lafayette restaurants misrepresented foreign shrimp as domestic, breaching state law.
Darrell Glasper Sr., co-chair of Mayor-President Sid Edwards' transition team, demanded Metro Council member Darryl Hurst resign or face removal.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission introduced lenient penalties for companies that self-report misconduct and assist in investigations.

1 of 1

Story summary

Genetic testing revealed that four of 24 Lafayette restaurants misrepresented foreign shrimp as domestic, breaching state law.
Darrell Glasper Sr., co-chair of Mayor-President Sid Edwards' transition team, demanded Metro Council member Darryl Hurst resign or face removal.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission introduced lenient penalties for companies that self-report misconduct and assist in investigations.