The ABC news reporter who helped create the frenzy over Lean finely textured beef (pink slime) is preparing a report on antibiotics in farmed shrimp that NFI says will air tonight. ABC purchased shrimp in half a dozen US cities, and apparently tests have found some antibiotics which are not supposed to be there.
In other news Togiak herring gets underway after disappointing catches in Sitka.
The ISSF has gotten stronger with Dongwon's commitment to bring its world wide operations into ISSF. Starkist, a subsidiary, had been a founding member, but now Dongwon's Korean and African operations will be part of ISSF, and will be audited for best practices as a condition of membership. ‘While some groups may engage in emotional and harassing approach when it comes to tuna sustainability, we welcome collaboration with a credible, science-based organization in a productive effort to find a long-term solution to sustainability,' said Seong-yong Kim, Vice President, Dongwon F&B.