MEDIA ADVISORY: FDA and NOAA Scientists to Discuss an Additional Test for Dispersant in Gulf Seafood

Extensive testing and protocols are already in use by federal, state and local officials to ensure Gulf seafood is safe for consumers to eat. Today, NOAA and FDA scientists will host a media availability to discuss an additional method to test to for dispersants in Gulf seafood.

What:            Media availability with seafood safety experts.

Who:             Dr. John Stein, Seafood Safety Program director, NOAA
                      Dr. Vicki Seyfert-Margolis, senior advisor for science and innovation,
                      Food & Drug Administration

When:            TODAY, Friday, October 29, 2 p.m. CDT / 3 p.m. EDT
                      Domestic callers dial 888-566-6148
                      International callers dial 1-630-395-0207
                      Passcode: 5779542

For additional information please contact:

         Christine Patrick, NOAA        
         301-713-2370                           
         Meghan Scott, FDA
         240-507-0466

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