July 24, 2008, Washington, DC -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports seafood consumption by Americans fell in 2007. The decline does not reflect calls from health experts to eat more fish.
July 22, 2008, Washington, DC – Almost all of the most popular seafoods consumed in the United States held their respective positions on the National Fisheries Institute’s “top ten” list for 2007.
July 17, 2008 Washington, DC – In response to confusing reports, an international coalition of more than a dozen doctors spoke out today to clarify that fish like tilapia are low in total and saturated fat, high in protein and clearly part of a healthy diet.
July 9, 2008 Washington, DC – During the first-ever Import Safety Summit, Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced a program to test and evaluate third-party certification systems for aquacultured shrimp.
July 08, 2008 Washington – The July issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports on evidence that fish and its omega-3 fatty acids should be considered more than just a healthy part of a diet, but among the most important treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD) and sudden cardiac death (SCD).
