During Government Shutdown, Seafood Inspections Are On Hold

NEW ORLEANS, La. – How safe is your seafood? FDA food inspectors won't be able to tell you. They're furloughed until the government shutdown ends.

“It makes me nervous about not having those inspections, in having two small kids and knowing what we're giving to them is safe,” said local mother Jennifer Baur.

“It makes me think twice about buying something,” said local Suzy Calamari.

Louisiana is one of the nation's top seafood producers. Local seafood processors say FDA inspectors usually pay them at least one unannounced visit a year.

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