The retailer mentioned decisions by two organizations, Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch, to take away their endorsements of the U.S. lobster fishing.
Whole Foods announced it will no longer sell Maine lobster at stores after the Marine Stewardship Council and Seafood Watch pulled their support for the Maine industry.
Whole Foods will stop selling lobsters from the Gulf of Maine in an effort to protect endangered whales. The decision comes after a judge ruled for stricter fishing restrictions by 2024.