Should I avoid frozen seafood?

Not necessarily. If properly handled and frozen fresh, it can taste as delicious as what is caught daily. What is more important is to know where it came from, how it was processed and when it was caught. 80% of all seafood served nationally is imported and of those imports only 2% is FDA inspected. Beyond asking your fishmonger, here are some tips to follow:

• If not identified, ask where it is from
• Should be solidly frozen
• When thawed, passes the same criteria for unfrozen fish
• Tight, moisture-proof packing
• Product is visible, unmarred
• Unexpired sell date