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FDA to check safety of imported Chinese seafood (Reuters via


FDA to check safety of imported Chinese seafood (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it will detain imports of Chinese farm-raised catfish, shrimp and other seafood to make sure the shipments are free from harmful residues.

FDA says Chinese fish tainted (Los Angeles Times)
Five types of seafood join a growing list of questionable products from that country. Imports are blocked. WASHINGTON The list of quality-compromised goods from China got longer Thursday as federal authorities slapped a highly unusual hold on shrimp and certain fish from that country after tests showed contamination from potentially harmful drugs.
 

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