Table 4 Notes on geographic distribution
From: The 2014 FDA assessment of commercial fish: practical considerations for improved dietary guidance
Market type | Relevant literature |
|---|---|
Fresh Fish | In a survey of food outlets in Orangeburg County (OC), South Carolina, fresh seafood was available at 82, 63, and 0 % of supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, respectively [14]. |
In a separate survey of food outlets in the U.S. North Central Region (NCR), 28 % of supermarket seafood sales were fresh products [15]. | |
Canned Fish | Canned seafood was available at 100 %, 100 %, and ≥54 % of OC supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, respectively [14]. |
17 % of NCR supermarket sales were pre-packaged/brandeda products. 26 % of all surveyed NCR rural supermarkets sold only pre-packaged/branded seafood [15]. | |
Canned Salmon | Canned salmon in water was available at 100, 100, and 23 % of OC supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, respectively [14]. |
Canned Tuna | Canned tuna in water was available at 100, 100, and 54 % of OC supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, respectively [14]. |