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)
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. 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.
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.