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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi's seafood labeling law takes effect July 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Legislature recently passed House Bill 602. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling requirements will be managed by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC). Starting July 1, each agency will begin inspecting businesses across the state to ensure compliance. NCAA settlement could reshape Mississippi sports Officials encouraged businesses selling seafood and crawfish to begin preparations now by reviewing their sourcing documentation, updating signage and menus and training staff accordingly. Both MDMR and MDAC will also provide outreach and educational resources to support businesses as they adapt to the new requirements. Under the new law, all wholesalers, processors, retailers and food service establishments are required to properly label seafood and crawfish as either: 'Domestic' – if harvested, raised and processed in the U.S.; or 'Imported' – if harvested, raised and/or processed outside the U.S. According to MDAC, the labels must be prominently displayed on menus, packaging, sales displays or any form of public advertisement where seafood or crawfish is sold or promoted. To ensure visibility, the labeling text must be at least the same size as the product name. If domestic and imported products are mixed, the product must be labeled as 'Imported.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
02-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Bright red fish caught by Mississippi angler with electric reel breaks new record
A Mississippi angler just broke a fishing record in the Magnolia State. Joseph Hoang of Biloxi, Mississippi, caught a vermilion snapper using an electric reel. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) certified the all-tackle state saltwater fish record for the month of May. The snapper weighed 6 pounds and 9.6 ounces, according to the MDMR news release. Vermilion snappers are known for their bright red color and slender body. They can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 7 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The fish can be found from North Carolina down to Brazil, including in the West Indies, the Gulf of America and the Caribbean Sea. Red snapper season started in Mississippi on May 23. Anglers are allowed to harvest two red snappers per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit. The largemouth bass is Mississippi's state fish. It's also the most common fish to find, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). Largemouth bass can reach weights greater than 10 to 15 pounds, sometimes stretching over 26 inches in length, according to the MDWFP.
