AP finds grueling conditions in Indian shrimp industry that report calls 'dangerous and abusive'

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While India is a global leader in shellfish production, recent environmental and labor concerns have caused consumers to question purchasing Indian seafood products.

SAN FRANCISCO — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle. But when she grabbed a bag of farm-raised shrimp from the freezer and saw 'Product of India,' she wrinkled her nose. 'I actually try to avoid shrimp from India,' said Kuwabara, an artist. 'I hear some bad things about how it’s grown there.

Though Nekkanti had no connection to the shed or the shipment observed by the AP, Ducar said, the company will work to improve conditions at neighboring shrimp sheds and is reconsidering leasing its trucks. U.S. trade records show Nekkanti shipped more than 726 U.S. tons of farmed shrimp from India to the U.S. in the past year, according to ImportGenius trade data. Records show shipments went to major American seafood distributors including AJC International Inc.

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