The trend in consumer demand for healthier products is clear, and study after study shows how healthy seafood can be relative to other types of foods–it's low in saturated fat, high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids and chock full of important vitamins and minerals. And not only is seafood good for you, it's a delicious and versatile choice for any occasion. Recently consumer confidence in seafood has been diminishing primarily due to concerns about food safety. The growing list of real and perceived threats to seafood safety represents an unprecedented challenge to seafood consumers and the seafood industry. A growing concern for consumers and seafood producers, processors and distributors is the question "how do I address these threats to seafood safety?"