Two Louisiana representatives have proposed a bill empowering the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to destroy seafood imports that fail inspections, instead of allowing them to be exported and potentially reimported. This move aims to prevent importers from “shopping” ports of entry to evade inspections. The bill, named the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, seeks to enhance food safety by ensuring contaminated products do not reach American consumers. The Southern Shrimp Alliance and the National Aquaculture Association have expressed strong support for this legislation, highlighting its potential to protect public health and support the U.S. aquaculture industry.
