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90% of Charleston Restaurants Mislead Diners on Shrimp

6/12/2025

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An investigation in Charleston, South Carolina, uncovered a shocking truth: 90% of restaurants misled diners by serving imported shrimp instead of local catches. Out of 44 establishments, only four offered authentic wild-caught shrimp. SEAD Consulting is calling on consumers to ask about shrimp sourcing, highlighting a gap in legal protections against such deceit.

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An investigation in Charleston, South Carolina, uncovered a shocking truth: 90% of restaurants misled diners by serving imported shrimp instead of local catches. Out of 44 establishments, only four offered authentic wild-caught shrimp. SEAD Consulting is calling on consumers to ask about shrimp sourcing, highlighting a gap in legal protections against such deceit.