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87% of shrimp dishes in Slidell are authentic Gulf shrimp.

Louisiana’s seafood labeling laws strengthen consumer protection.

Imported shrimp still mislabeled at some restaurants.

Study underscores shrimp’s cultural and economic role in Louisiana.

Diners in Slidell, La., can take pride in knowing that when they order shrimp, they’re usually getting the real thing.

A new round of genetic testing from SEAD Consulting found that 87% of shrimp dishes tested in Slidell restaurants contained wild-caught Gulf shrimp as advertised. Out of 24 dishes sampled, 21 were confirmed authentic, while three restaurants were found to be serving imported shrimp despite menus or servers claiming otherwise.

The results put Slidell in rare company, alongside New Orleans, which posted the s

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