The Senate Resolution directs the Louisiana Department of Health to take immediate action to enforce existing seafood safety laws to protect residents from the dangers associated with imported seafood. It highlights concerns regarding the safety of imported seafood, particularly shrimp, which has been found to contain harmful substances banned by the FDA. The resolution emphasizes the need for rigorous enforcement of Louisiana's seafood safety regulations, as well as the importance of informing consumers about the origins of the seafood they consume, especially in food service establishments.
Additionally, the resolution calls for the revival of the Seafood Safety Task Force to assess and improve the inspection and testing of imported seafood. It mandates that violations related to the misrepresentation of seafood origins be treated as critical violations of the state sanitary code, subject to civil fines. The resolution also encourages collaboration with the commissioner of agriculture and the lieutenant governor to promote Louisiana seafood through marketing campaigns, ensuring that consumers can confidently choose local seafood over potentially unsafe imported options.