Import Alert Name:
"Detention Without Physical Examination of Shrimp"
Reason for Alert:
During FY 1979, an extensive problem of Salmonella, decomposition, and filth in imported shrimp was identified. As a result, it became necessary to detain without physical examination imported shrimp from six countries (Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand).
Detention without physical examination of raw and cooked shrimp from India has subsequently been converted to Import Alert #16-35, "Detention Without Physical Examination of Fresh (Raw), Fresh Frozen, and Cooked Shrimp from India."
If samples of shrimp from other countries are found violative for Salmonella, districts should recommend firms for detention without physical examination under Import Alert #16-81, "Detention Without Physical Examination of Seafood Products Due to the Presence of Salmonella."
