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Source Desk

Authoritative sources and official program pages used in the Only Shrimp consumer guide.

This desk lists the primary and program sources used for safety, species, nutrition context and sustainability explanations. Links open in a new tab.

Food safety & pregnancy

FoodSafety.gov — selection and handling FoodSafety.gov — cooking chart FDA — seafood safety for pregnancy FDA/EPA — seafood advice Q&A

Species & fisheries

NOAA — U.S. wild shrimp overview NOAA — brown rock shrimp NOAA — Atlantic northern shrimp NOAA — pink shrimp

Nutrition reference

USDA FoodData Central

Search the exact shrimp form and preparation; nutrient values differ among raw, cooked, canned, breaded and treated products.

Programs & labels

MSC blue fish label ASC label Best Aquaculture Practices Seafood Watch recommendations

Source pages and recommendations change. Access and verification performed during the August 2026 site build.