Consumers can feel confident that Maryland Seafood from the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is safe to eat. It is not by chance that Maryland enjoys the reputation as a provider of the highest quality seafood available. To protect this valuable resource and safeguard public health, the State has implemented important programs to ensure clean, wholesome shellfish, finfish, crabs and processed seafood.

Maryland has one of the most extensive seafood safety systems in the country. It is a coordinated effort by the Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Natural Resources, Environment and Agriculture. These agencies monitor and test the water, fish and shellfish, as well as seafood processing plants.