What is the health information section of the Seafood Health Facts website?
This section of the Seafood Health Facts Website is designed to help consumers and healthcare professionals better understand the seafood supply in the U.S. Information is provided that describes what seafood products Americans consume, where those products come from, and how they are managed and regulated to ensure that they are safe and available for future use.
What are the most commonly consumed seafood products in the U.S.?
Included are commodity descriptions for: Shrimp, Canned Tuna, Salmon, Pollock, Cod and Flatfish, Tilapia, Catfish and Pangasius, and shellfish like Crab, Lobster, Clams, Oysters, and Scallops.
What is the seafood industry?
Overview of the Seafood Industry in the U.S. This information provides a brief description of the how seafood products move through the marketplace and the various components of the seafood industry in the U.S. including commercial fishing, processing, wholesale distribution, and retail and food service.
