Georgia Restaurants Mandate Shrimp Origin Disclosures

House Bill 117 took effect July 1, requiring Georgia restaurants (excluding state agencies) to disclose shrimp origin.
Law aims to inform consumers and support local shrimpers by addressing imported shrimp misinformation.
FDA data shows 94% of U.S. seafood is imported, with shrimp as the most popular.
DNA tests found 47 Georgia restaurant shrimp samples, 10 of which were American species.

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