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Shocking Seafood Fraud: 77% Mislabeling in Southern Restaurants

5/5/2025

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A shocking genetic test has uncovered rampant seafood fraud in Southern restaurants, with only 8 out of 44 serving genuine Gulf Coast shrimp. Wilmington, NC, and Savannah, GA, face a staggering 77% mislabeling rate. As imported shrimp flood the market, local shrimpers struggle to survive while diners pay premium prices for inferior seafood.

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A shocking genetic test has uncovered rampant seafood fraud in Southern restaurants, with only 8 out of 44 serving genuine Gulf Coast shrimp. Wilmington, NC, and Savannah, GA, face a staggering 77% mislabeling rate. As imported shrimp flood the market, local shrimpers struggle to survive while diners pay premium prices for inferior seafood.