64/100

Food

Imported Farmed Shrimp

Low burden — Imported Farmed Shrimp is a relatively low-burden choice.

Cheap imported farmed shrimp of uncertain provenance.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
3
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 64 places imported farmed shrimp in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Some imported farmed shrimp has been flagged for antibiotic and contaminant residues due to weak oversight. Certification schemes and known wild sources reduce that uncertainty.

Cleaner swap → Certified (ASC/BAP) or wild-caught shrimp.
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Frequently asked questions

Is imported farmed shrimp a toxic exposure?

Imported Farmed Shrimp has a Detox Score of 64 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Some imported farmed shrimp has been flagged for antibiotic and contaminant residues due to weak oversight. Certification schemes and known wild sources reduce that uncertainty.

What is a safer alternative to imported farmed shrimp?

A lower-exposure swap for imported farmed shrimp is: Certified (ASC/BAP) or wild-caught shrimp. Some imported farmed shrimp has been flagged for antibiotic and contaminant residues due to weak oversight. Certification schemes and known wild sources reduce that uncertainty.

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