Re: Question on Chem Free Shrimp

From: Linda Andrews (lsa4@ra.msstate.edu)
Date: Wed Feb 07 2007 - 15:08:57 PST

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    Chem Free means no sulfites and not TPP. It is allowed and there are processors in Mississippi who can provide "chem free" shrimp.
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Juan L. Silva
      To: jsackton@seafood.com ; seafood@ucdavis.edu
      Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 2:57 PM
      Subject: Re: Question on Chem Free Shrimp

      What do you mean chem free? I think that this is misleading. If it contains sulfites over 10 ppm, than you will have to add a statement to that fact. The US labeling laws are very clear. Let us not confuse our consumers any more.
      Juan Silva
      Mississippi State U.

    >>> "John Sackton" <john.sackton@gmail.com> 2/7/2007 2:05:03 PM >>>

      To the List:

      I have been asked about labeling on shrimp, specifically whether the
      words "chem free" or "chemical free" are allowed on labels for
      packages of frozen shrimp in the U.S.

      My questions are:

      1) what is the best labeling language for shrimp that has no
      tripolyphosphate and no bi-sulfites.

      2) Can Chem Free shrimp contain either tripoly or the sulfites. Some
      have told me because they are salts, they don't fall under the
      "chemical" label, and can be used even though the label says chem
      free.

      3) where is the best source of anonymous advice on labeling shrimp
      additives, or not.

      Thanks

      John Sackton
      Seafood.com

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