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STATEMENT BY MARGARET A. HAMBURG, COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS ON THE REOPENING OF SOME MISSISSIPPI STATE WATERS TO COMMERCIAL FISHING

We are pleased to be able to support the state of Mississippi as it reopens state waters in the Mississippi Sound, from the mainland to the barrier islands, to commercial fishing. Through close coordination with our state and federal partners, we are confident all appropriate steps have...

STATEMENT BY MARGARET A. HAMBURG, COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS ON THE REOPENING OF SOME MISSISSIPPI STATE WATERS TO COMMERCIAL FISHING

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2010
Media Inquiries: Meghan Scott, 301-796-4675, [email protected];
                        Sebastian Cianci, 301-436-2291, [email protected]
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

STATEMENT BY MARGARET A. HAMBURG, COMMISSIONER OF FOOD AND DRUGS ON THE REOPENING OF SOME MISSISSIPPI STATE WATERS TO COMMERCIAL FISHING

We are pleased to be able to support the state of Mississippi as it reopens state waters in the Mississippi Sound, from the mainland to the barrier islands, to commercial fishing. Through close coordination with our state and federal partners, we are confident all appropriate steps have been taken to ensure that seafood harvested from the waters being opened today is safe and that Gulf seafood lovers everywhere can be confident eating and enjoying the fish and shrimp that will be coming out of this area.”

I have heard first-hand from commercial fishermen and seafood processors about not only the importance of getting back to their livelihoods, but also their commitment to protecting the health of their customers and making sure consumers have the most up-to-date and accurate information available.”

The fishermen and processors in the Gulf want to know that all of the proper protocols and testing methods were used to ensure that the seafood is safe. FDA is supporting Mississippi in this reopening as it is clear that all the proper protocol and methods were indeed followed.”

We look forward to continuing to work closely with our partners in all of the Gulf states to reopen affected waters as quickly and safely as possible.

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