Ewell Smith Interview (2009)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-10-30
Duration: 00:04:28
Subjects: United States. Food and Drug Administration | Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board | OYSTERS | OYSTER INDUSTRY | SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | Food safety
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Smith, Ewell Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 30, 2009, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford’s in-studio interview with Ewell Smith of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. He discusses: the FDA’s proposal to ban the sale of raw oysters harvested in the warm summer months; the impact of this proposal on the state’s oyster industry and consumers; the importance of educating the consumer on the health risks associated with eating raw oysters; and the timeline for the FDA proposal to become a mandate.