Mexico Accuses U.S. Of Price Dumping On Chicken

Mexico's economy ministry on Tuesday accused the United States of engaging in price dumping with its chicken exports, but said it would not be taking any action for now.

Alexis Wholesale Recalls Approximately 6,210 Pounds Of Chorizo Sausage

August 7, 2012 USDA FSIS

Alexis Wholesale, Inc., a Gardena, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,210 pounds of chorizo sausage because it is misbranded in that it contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

Florida Keys Lobstermen Hoping For Bountiful Harvest

Commercial fishermen up and down the Keys are hoping for a third straight year of abundant catches and storm-free weather after the eight-month spiny lobster season opened Monday morning.

California Salmon Harvests Are Up

August 7, 2012 California Salmon Council

Salmon fishermen are reporting increased landings of California king salmon with the population rebounding from the low numbers seen since 2007. According to Aaron Newman, Chairman of the California Salmon Council, "the salmon are finally back in larger numbers, which is good news for consumers."

Unappreciated Seafood Shown Respect In Maine

Twenty Maine restaurants from Kittery to Bar Harbor put Acadian redfish dishes on their menus in June, and 23 eateries served up menu items with Atlantic mackerel in July as part of an effort to raise public awareness and demand for unappreciated fish species.