WASHINGTON (KLFY) -- Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Lafayette) has sent a letter to President Trump asking for a pause on all shrimp imports.

In a letter dated Wednesday, Higgins cited the recent recalls of shrimp that were shown to have potential radioactive contamination.

"With widespread reports of toxic shrimp being shipped to our country, I respectfully urge a pause on all such imports until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can effectively address this issue," the letter read.

Copies of the letter were also sent to the secretaries of Commerce, Agriculture and Health and Human Services, as well as the U.S. Trade Representative.

"I recommend that you use executive authority to ensure the integrity of our food supply by implementing a pause on shrimp imports until the FDA can guaran

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