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Investigation finds many restaurants serving imported shrimp

(The Center Square) − More than half of shrimp dishes served in Alexandria and nearby Pineville may not be the real Gulf Coast deal, according to a recent investigation funded by the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force.

Using rapid genetic testing technology, researchers with SEAD Consulting found that just 11 of 24 restaurants surveyed on June 3–4 were serving authentic Gulf shrimp. Thirteen restaurants —…

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