Imported shrimp is still being sold as American wild-caught at New Orleans restaurants despite a series of Louisiana laws aimed at forcing seafood transparency, according to new genetic testing commissioned by the Southern Shrimp Alliance.
SeaD Consulting tested shrimp dishes from 44 randomly sampled New Orleans restaurants in May, according to a release from the company. The testing found 33 restaurants served authentic American wild-caught shrimp, while 11 served imported shrimp.