date:Jul 03, 2012
NSW Food Authority inspectors are joining officers from NSW Police and the NSW Department of Primary Industries looking at all aspects of abalone fishing, from recreational fishing to commercial fishing and the post harvest sale of wild and cultured abalone.
Food safety is the focus for the Food Authority, as black market abalone could pose a health risk to consumers.
NSW Food Authority Director of Compliance and Enforcement, Peter Day, warns against buying abalone from unknown suppliers or roa