Hundreds of Louisiana restaurants cited, fined for not disclosing imported seafood

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,520

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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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 …

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