Seafood Safety: Seriousness of Problems and Efforts to Protect Consumers
RCED-88-135
Published: Aug 10, 1988. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the nature, extent, and seriousness of consumer-related problems with seafood, focusing on: (1) the safety of seafood for human consumption; (2) misrepresentation in seafood packaging; and (3) government programs addressing the issue.
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Consumer protectionContaminated foodsstate relationsFood and drug lawFood industryFood inspectionProduct safetySafety regulationContaminantsShellfish