Genetic testing can be used to identify mislabeled or substituted seafood species. Why does it matter? Transparency and authenticity in the seafood industry helps keep our fisheries and consumers safe. SeaD's innovative rapid genetic testing empowers organizations to enhance both consumer trust and quality assurance. Contact us to learn more about our wide-range of rapid genetic testing for seafood species. 

The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is an organization of shrimp fishermen, shrimp processors, and other members of the domestic industry in the eight warmwater shrimp-producing states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. SSA has funded SeaD Consulting’s genetic testing at restaurants throughout their region. The list of restaurants found to be serving American wild caught shrimp in the samples taken by market can be seen here.

The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force (LSTF) advises the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and related agencies on protecting and promoting the state’s wild shrimp industry. The group works to strengthen transparency, local economies, and seafood quality for consumers. The LSTF has collaborated with SeaD Consulting to help test restaurants throughout the state of Louisiana. More information of the LSTF can be found here.