Maryland seafood processor blames mass food poisoning on lunch served by employee
Forty-six workers at NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors, in the US state of Maryland, were transported to a hospital on Monday after eating a noodle dish shared at lunch by an employee
Hurricanes threaten uninsured seafood farmers on Canada’s East Coast
High insurance rates deter growers from securing coverage, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses from hurricanes
US packaged seafood category sees growth in September amid hurricanes, port strikes
Hurricanes and port strikes prompted stockpiling of shelf-stable seafood in the Southeastern US
US state works to restore Chesapeake Bay oyster beds
'These three large-scale restoration sanctuaries represent a new chapter for oyster restoration in Maryland' -- Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz
NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
US seafood firm rebrands to take bigger bite of New York’s gourmet market
'Our business is still 90% seafood, and we've been able to leverage that expertise to grow our specialty foods offerings' -- Ian MacGregor, CEO, LP Seafood & Specialty
Oyster parasite spreads to remote area in Eastern Canada province
With MSX detected in a remote area like Tyron on Prince Edward Island, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said containment of the parasite appears increasingly unlikely
Canadian initiative aims to develop portable testing kit for deadly shellfish toxins
A successful outcome from the experiment could allow remote Canadian communities to quickly and affordably test seafood for deadly toxins
MSX oyster disease continues spread in Canadian province
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the further spread of the parasite in waterways around the province of Prince Edward Island
Breaded oyster product recalled in Canada
The Canadian government has issued a recall for a breaded oyster product due to undeclared milk