Genetic testing shows imported shrimp on menus at majority of Grand Strand restaurants, study says

Testing at restaurants in this Louisiana city reveals which ones are serving local shrimp

A company has been carrying out genetic testing at restaurants across the south to determine whether they are serving foreign imports instead of domestic shrimp.

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Genetic testing shows imported shrimp on menus at majority of Grand Strand restaurants, study says

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A recent study of shrimp dishes at 44 randomly selected seafood restaurants along the Grand Strand showed that most places are likely serving farm-raised, imported shrimp, rather than American wild-caught shrimp, according to SeaD Consulting. Genetic testing completed between Feb. 6-10 and found that only 25%, or 11 of the [...]

Genetic Testing Finds Strong Authenticity Rate Among Covington Restaurants, With Compliance Concerns Remaining

SeaD Consulting today announced the results of genetic testing using its Rapid ID Genetic High-accuracy Test (RIGHTTest™) conducted on shrimp dishes served at restaurants across Covington, Louisiana. Testing revealed a high rate of authentic domestic wild-caught shrimp being served, though compliance and disclosure issues persist at a small number of establishments.