"Crawfish Shortage Sparks Price Surge Across Southern States"
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The start of Houston's crawfish season is slow and expensive due to a shortage caused by recent weather conditions in south Louisiana. Ragin Cajun's owner, Luke B. Mandola, explained that the limited supply has driven prices up, with the cost per pound increasing from $9 to $15. As a result, the restaurant has opted to wait until the supply increases before putting crawfish back on the menu.
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