One of the reasons that agriculture is so successful in America is because the food is regulated by the Food And Drug Administration.
However, it is important to note that a lot of food is imported from around the world. Some of this food comes from places that do not have high food standards. The Associated Press did an investigation on shrimp, and their findings were shocking.
They found that many of the overseas suppliers of shrimp participate in slave labor. Children were also forced to peel and process the shrimp. Not only is this shrimp being sold in supermarkets, but they are also being served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster.
Whole Foods And Red Lobster have denied this claim. However, Walmart has not denied the findings. They stated that they were horrified to find out about the conditions the people were working in.
Investigators have also found out that Thailand makes $7 billion per year in seafood export business. The European Union has warned Thailand that they can be banned from exporting seafood.
Investigators have also questioned the safety of tilapia. This fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and protein, but it can actually do more harm than good. It has been shown to cause joint inflammation, heart disease and asthma.
