Were shrimp sold at a recent New Orleans fest caught locally? Here's what genetic testing says.

Festival-goers eat local shrimp dishes during Louisiana Shrimp Fest/ Shrimp Aid at the Broadside in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Festival-goers listen to panel discussions with shrimpers during Louisiana Shrimp Fest/ Shrimp Aid at the Broadside in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct.

20, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Festival-goers wait in line for shrimp dishes during Louisiana Shrimp Fest/ Shrimp Aid at the Broadside in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

(Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER A festival-goer wears shrimp boots. STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Festival-goers listen to the Shrimpers Stories Panel during Louisiana Shrimp Fest/ Shrimp Aid at the Broadside in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

(Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Festival-goers listen to the Shrimpers Stories Panel during Louisiana Shrimp Fest/ Shrimp Aid at the Broadside in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Genetic testing has revealed that a New Orleans shrimp festival was indeed selling local catch as advertised, a relief to Louisiana fishers and industry advocates after two other recent events were found to be serving foreign imports .

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