Imported shrimp and abuse/human rights (CNN)

[brittone2]

Interesting article on Asian shrimp processing plants and allegations of physical and sexual abuse, child labor, debt bondage, etc.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/04/23/shrimp.workers.report/index.html

[shilo]

sigh. that's disturbing to say the least. it's not something i buy frequently, but i know our local fish market stocks from a certified sustainable farm in mexico most of the time, but i'll have to ask if it's not on the sign each time now i guess. thanks for the heads up.
lori