MKG Provisions Recalls Atlantic Smoked Salmon Due To Possible Health Risk

February 20, 2013 FDA

MKG Provisions of Miami, FL is recalling Atlantic Smoked Salmon Batch# 1768 consisting of several brands of products listed below which have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Drakes Bay Closure Could Increase Oyster Prices

The Drakes Bay Oysters Co. is making its final legal bid to stay open and there is fear if it fails oyster prices will rise and the bivalve business in the region won't be the same.

NE Fishermen Write Lawmakers With Plea As Deep Cuts In Catch Threaten Fleet's Future

February 20, 2013 Jay Lindsay, Associated Press

New England fishermen facing a dire future for their industry asked Congress in a letter Tuesday for immediate help surviving deep and impending cuts to their catch limits.

Lobster Inspires Push To Buy Local

Record lobster catches yielding as little as $3.25 per pound has an impassioned group of industry experts calling on Atlantic Canadian business for support.

Great American Seafood Cook-Off Series Goes Nationwide On PBS

Millions of TV viewers will soon have more chances to see seafood at its best on PBS. In March, Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s five-episode coverage of the “Great American Seafood Cook-off” rolls out to PBS stations nationwide. The popular New Orleans competition, now entering its 10th year, features chefs from around the nation creating unique flavor combinations with seafood from their home states.