Seafood

FDA Says Modified Salmon Is Safe

September 7, 2010 Andrew Pollack, The New York Times

An FDA staff report released Friday said that AquaBounty’s genetically-altered salmon is as safe as conventional salmon for humans and the environment. …

Umami Seafood Spawns, Hatches Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna

September 7, 2010 Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc.

Umami Sustainable Seafood has sucessfully spawned and hatched Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna in captivity. …

FDA Warns Two California Seafood Processors

September 7, 2010 Dan Flynn, Food Safety News

The FDA has sent two California seafood processing facilities warning letters in regards to food safety issues. …

Maryland Begins Oyster Restoration Project

September 7, 2010 Candus Thomson, The Baltimore Sun

Maryland’s new oyster recovery and aquaculture program has began. …

Shrimp, Oil Still King At Louisiana Festival

September 7, 2010 Richard Fausset, Los Angeles Times

Shrimp and oil are still king at the 75th Annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. …