La. congressmen introduce imported seafood safety bill

WASHINGTON (KLFY) – Two Louisiana congressmen have introduced legislation designed to allow the federal government to destroy some imported seafood as a public safety measure.

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) and Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) introduced the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to destroy imported products that pose a significant public health concern.

The bill would grant the FDA additional authority...