NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. — In a move to show his support for a crackdown on fish imported from China, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) toured an organic fish farm Wednesday, located in New York's Hudson River Valley.
“It has become abundantly clear that fish and seafood from China can stink, and it’s time the Food and Drug Administration stepped up their efforts to protect the public health,” Schumer said. “Once again, China’s blatant disregard for basic safety standards has put Americans’ health at risk."
The farm, Continental Organics in New Windsor, is run by Mike Finnegan who said health concerns and economic problems are at the root of the imported fish issue.
“I want to applaud Senator Schumer for taking the lead on this important issue,” said Finnegan. “The US imports over 80% of its seafood but less than 1% of it is inspected by the FDA at our borders.
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