Louisiana's Troy Carter and Clay Higgins Want to Let the FDA Destroy More Imported Seafood
WASHINGTON — Though they barely agree on anything politically, Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, of New Orleans, and Republican Rep. Clay Higgins, of Lafayette, came together in an attempt to heighten the regulatory wall protecting Louisiana’s seafood industry from foreign imports.
They introduced legislation Wednesday that gives the federal Food & Drug Administration additional powers to impound and destroy imported seafood found contaminated, adulterated or misbranded.
“This bill protects consumers from potential health risks and upholds the integrity of our food supply chain, while supporting Louisiana fishermen and..."
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