Seafood Labeling Coming To A Menu Near You?

Alabama Legislature The Alabama House has passed a bill that would require restaurants to disclose the country of origin for seafood items on their menus.
by Associated Press
Published: Fri, April 17, 2009 - 8:58 am CST Last Updated: Fri, April 17, 2009 - 9:01 am CST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House has passed a bill that
would require restaurants to disclose the country of origin for
seafood items on their menus.
The bill by Republican Rep. Spencer Collier of Irvington would
require the disclosure either on the menu or on a placard displayed
inside the establishment.
Collier's south Alabama district includes the fishing port of
Bayou La Batre. He said he believes it's important for people who
order seafood to know if it was harvested in the United States or
in another country.
Collier has introduced the bill for seven years and this is the
first time it has passed the House. The measure now goes to the
Senate for debate.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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KxVicious
KxVicious Says:
Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 1:55 am

We need to do like New York does and Cali is about to do:

Require chain restaurants to post calorie information on the menu.

Did you know TGI Fridays has a SALAD that has more calories than a burger and fries?

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