Nearly 30% of shrimp dishes in Baton Rouge were mislabeled, costing local shrimpers $26.1M annually; new laws aim to combat fraud.

An investigation in Baton Rouge found that nearly 30% of sampled shrimp dishes were mislabeled as local when they were actually imported, costing local shrimpers an estimated $26.1 million annually. This mislabeling undermines consumer trust and harms the $1.3 billion shrimp industry. Starting January 1, 2025, new state laws will require restaurants to clearly label the origins of their seafood, helping combat fraud and support local shrimpers.

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