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Study Reveals 54% of Shrimp Dishes Mislabelled

9/24/2025

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SeaD Consulting tested 24 Monroe/Ruston restaurants and found universal labeling violations; 0% indicated imported shrimp.
Genetic testing showed 54% of shrimp dishes contained imported shrimp, despite Gulf-origin claims.
Seven restaurants claimed domestic shrimp; none displayed signage about possible imported shrimp.
Inland areas show declining shrimp authenticity, while the New Orleans area has the highest seafood authenticity.

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Story summary

SeaD Consulting tested 24 Monroe/Ruston restaurants and found universal labeling violations; 0% indicated imported shrimp.
Genetic testing showed 54% of shrimp dishes contained imported shrimp, despite Gulf-origin claims.
Seven restaurants claimed domestic shrimp; none displayed signage about possible imported shrimp.
Inland areas show declining shrimp authenticity, while the New Orleans area has the highest seafood authenticity.