Hundreds of Louisiana Restaurants Cited, Fined for Not Disclosing Imported Seafood

Louisiana law requires restaurants to clearly indicate when they serve imported seafood, but hundreds have failed to do so, according to a review of state enforcement data from 2025.
In response to a public records request, the Louisiana Department of Health compiled spreadsheets listing every restaurant cited and which ones were fined.
State law requires all food establishments using imported shrimp or crawfish to indicate it clearly on their menus or on a sign at the entrance if they don’t use menus. Another law applies to any statements, written...
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