Press Announcements > Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on effort to help bolster U.S. shellfish market by taking mutually beneficial steps to resume shellfish trade with the EU

Press Announcements > Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on effort to help bolster U.S. shellfish market by taking mutually beneficial steps to resume shellfish trade with the EU

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on effort to help bolster U.S. shellfish market by taking mutually beneficial steps to resume shellfish trade with the EU

Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet and a high-quality source of nutrients, so it’s not surprising that seafood is one of the most highly-traded commodities in the world. I recognize that a lot of work happens between catching a fish or harvesting shellfish to when it gets to our plates for our families to safely enjoy. Bringing fish to Americans begins with the harvesters and fishers and involves shuckers, processors, distributors and retailers that all work with regulatory agencies to make sure standards of food safety are met whether fish is harvested at home or abroad. These supply chains are critical because the American seafood industry contributes more than $90 billion to the U.S. economy, according to the Brookings Institution, and supports about 1.5 million jobs. Continue reading.