Oops! Vendors caught selling imported farmed shrimp at iconic Louisiana wild shrimp festival

The five-day festival's reputation was marred by the discovery, and one lawmaker wants to ensure it never happens again.

An investigation found four out of five vendors evaluated served foreign shrimp but passed it off a local product.
An investigation found four out of five vendors evaluated served foreign shrimp but passed it off a local product.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 8 October 2024, 17:30Updated 8 October 2024, 17:38
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