A legendary seafood festival is under extreme scrutiny this morning after DNA testing revealed many vendors were selling foreign-sourced shrimp and passing it off as an authentic Louisiana product.
Wildlife agents cited five south Louisiana men for violating shrimping rules and regulations at the popular wildlife refuge over the past several days.
An internet mystery of epic proportions arose when a comedian and podcast host was trying to enjoy a nice bowl of cereal and discovered "shrimp tails" inside of the box. He took to Twitter for answers, but only found more intrigue along the way as the viral saga continues to unfold.
Here is a bit of good news for Louisiana shrimpers as the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it's buying $30 million worth of shrimp to help the seafood industry.
Governor John Bel Edwards signed a new bill into law that states Louisiana restaurants must disclose to customers if the crawfish and shrimp they're ordering is foreign or domestic.