Shrimpers Call for Transparency on Menus Across the Lowcountry

Shrimpers sue Charleston-area restaurants, alleging they falsely advertised local seafood

South Carolina Shrimpers Association filed a lawsuit against the 40 unnamed Charleston restaurants found selling imported shrimp for unfair trade practices.

Shrimpers call for transparency on menus across the Lowcountry

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina shrimpers are calling on restaurants across the Lowcountry to stop falsely advertising imported shrimp as local, backing their message with legal action. At a press conference Friday at Shem Creek, the South Carolina Shrimpers Association, joined by their attorney and several local restaurant partners, announced they have filed a federal lawsuit aimed at holding violators accountable and protecting th…

Genetic Testing Initiative a Big Win for Local Shrimpers

The results of this broad testing establish that there is a pervasive problem of false advertising, seafood substitution, and economic fraud. The studies have shocked consumers, raised awareness regarding the importance of asking for U.S. wild-caught shrimp, and supported local campaigns to institute and enforce state seafood labeling laws.