Louisiana seafood safety emphasized as industry reps treat officials in Washington, D.C.

[jus_the_facts]

Source: NOLA.com



"It's a chance to really showcase Louisiana oysters and our entire Gulf Coast oyster industry," said Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, during a "Let the World Be Your Oyster Reception" at Washington's Acadiana Restaurant Wednesday night. More Louisiana seafood, including oysters, was served at a Washington Mardi Gras reception Thursday night. "There hasn't been much pressure on the oyster beds because of the BP spill, and now that they are open again, the oysters are big and plump," Reggio said. "I just ate a bunch of them, and they were incredible."

Also this week, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., led other members of the Louisiana delegation in sending a letter to BP demanding the company agree to a state request to provide $15 million to rehabilitate oyster beds damaged from last year's massive oil spill.

"In hopes of mitigating future damages and facilitating the robust recovery of this vital industry, we strongly encourage you to reconsider this $15 million investment opportunity," the letter said. "Timing will be critical. Unfortunately, due to the direct and indirect impacts of the oil spill, oyster production continues to trail historic averages."



Read more: http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/02/message_to_dc_officials_louisi.html

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Yeah...safe and tasty....no problems at all...yet Mary asks for money to rehabilitate the damage done? :yoiks:

[Angry Dragon]

1. The government says they are safe

The military is buying Gulf seafood for the troops here
They should pass a law that says they have to purchase
Gulf seafood for the Congressional restaurants if it is so safe
and the White House and all government facilities

[Lugnut]

3. Good idea.

If it's safe put it on the menu at the Whote House and Capitol Hill.

[eggplant]

2. Those oysters aren't the least bit oily.

Corexit laden on the other hand...