All You Can Eat: The True Story Behind America's Most Popular Seafood

Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood: on average, each
person in the US gobbles up close to six pounds of the cheap
crustaceans every year. We can eat so many of these bug-like
shellfish because they’re incredibly inexpensive, making them the
stars of all-you-can-eat shrimp buffets and single-digit seafood
deals. But we've got bad news: this is one bargain that's too good
to be true. More than 90 percent of the shrimp we eat comes from
overseas, where looser regulations lead to horrific labor abuses,
environmental destruction, and the use of banned chemicals and
antibiotics—all while American shrimpers struggle to survive. This
episode, we’re exploring the history of how shrimp went from a
fancy delicacy to buffet bargain (yes, Forrest Gump is involved),
plus what to do if you want to enjoy everybody's favorite seafood
with a clear conscience. Hold the cocktail sauce: this episode will
change how you look at your favorite appetizer forever. Learn more
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