Seafood

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Gefilte Fish, Ready to Serve, Sweet and Savoury, described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness. …

Members of the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to table a measure to reorganize and fund a group that would market and promote Maine lobster. …

A delegation of 19 Atlantic Canadian seafood companies made giant waves at the 2013 International Boston Seafood Show (IBSS) that was held from March 10 to 12. …

Diversified Business Communications, the producer of the largest seafood trade event in North America, reports that their recent 2013 International Boston Seafood Show and co-located event Seafood Processing America held March 10-12, was the largest in its more than thirty year history. …

Both of Gloucester’s general fish auction houses are confirming reports by fishermen that cod — the fish that helped make this city the world’s oldest, most famous and, for a long time, its busiest fishing port — appears to be following its age-old pattern as it swims in increasing numbers into the shallow waters off Cape Ann. …