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Article: Gulf oysters crackdown draws fire.(News)
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- The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2009
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Byline: Cain Burdeau; The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS -- Federal officials plan to ban sales of raw oysters harvested from the Gulf of Mexico unless the shellfish are treated to destroy potentially deadly bacteria -- a requirement that opponents say could deprive diners of a delicacy cherished for generations.
The plan also has raised concern among oystermen that they could be pushed out of business.
The Gulf region supplies about two-thirds of U.S. oysters, and some people in the $500 million industry argue that the anti-bacterial procedures are too costly. They insist adequate measures already are being taken to battle germs, including ...