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    A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada contained pesticide or chemical residues above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, is trending as readers share concerns about food safety, regulatory oversight, and whether contaminated fruit was sold to Canadian consumers. Driscoll's, a major berry brand, has not been quoted in the available posts, and the full details or evidence behind the allegations are not clear from the coverage snippet.

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    Study links 485 pesticide chemicals to breast cancer risk●New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer. Paper raises questions about safety oMmastodonEnvironmentClimate8917 h ago

    New research has identified 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, according to coverage of the paper in The Guardian. The findings raise questions about the safety of food and other consumer products, arriving as rates of early-onset breast cancer surge worldwide. The study is prompting discussion about pesticide regulation and potential public health impacts.

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    485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer, study finds●New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer | US news | The Guardian https://www.MmastodonHealth111 d ago

    New research has identified 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer. The findings, reported by The Guardian, have raised concerns about everyday exposure to pesticide ingredients and their potential role in the disease. Health advocates are calling for closer scrutiny of the chemicals allowed in agricultural and consumer products.

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    485 chemicals in US pesticides linked to breast cancer●Research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancerYhnHealth8521 min ago

    New research has identified 485 chemicals used in pesticide products in the United States that are linked to breast cancer. The findings raise questions about regulatory oversight of agricultural chemicals and women's exposure to carcinogens through food and the environment. Commenters are debating the scale of the risk and how regulators should respond.

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    Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's sent pesticide-laden berries to Canada▼Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC NewsMmastodonLifeFood15713 h ago

    A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing pesticide and chemical levels exceeding regulatory limits crossed the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to conceal it. The allegations, reported by CBC News, raise food safety concerns for Canadian consumers and questions about border inspection practices. Driscoll's has not been quoted responding in the report.

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    EU pesticides bill stalled as scientists urge pause●Deadlock on an EU pesticides bill after scientists call for a pause. Amid pushback from the European scientific communitMmastodonScience321 h ago

    Negotiations on the EU's pesticides reduction law have reached a deadlock after European scientists called for a pause. EU officials face pressure to suspend talks on the Food and Feed legislation, with pushback coming both from the scientific community and from countries outside the bloc. The standoff leaves the fate of the bill uncertain.

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    Whistleblower says Driscoll's berries sent to Canada over chemical limits▼Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levelsMmastodonLifeFood191 h ago

    A whistleblower alleges that millions of Driscoll's berries were shipped to Canada despite containing pesticide levels above permitted limits, according to CBC reporting. The claim raises questions about food safety inspections and how much contaminated produce may have reached Canadian consumers before being flagged.

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    Lobbyists push EU to roll back regulations●Lobbyisten bedrängen die # EU , sie wollen Regulierungen wieder abbauen, um freie Hand zu haben. Ob # CO2 - Handel, # LiMmastodonWorldEU Politics64 h ago

    Lobbyists are pressuring the European Union to weaken or dismantle existing regulations so companies can operate with fewer restrictions. Critics say targets include the CO2 emissions trading system, the supply chain law, consumer protection, data privacy rules, and pesticide restrictions, warning that pesticides could return to fields and food. Commentators argue this serves corporate profit at the expense of public health and environmental safeguards.

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    California researchers find odors that keep honeybees away from pesticides▼CA Researchers Identify Odors That Repel Honeybees From Pesticides https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.good newsnetwork.oMmastodonScience43 h ago

    Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified chemical odors that repel honeybees, which could be used to steer bees away from pesticide-treated crops and reduce bee deaths from pesticide exposure. The findings are being shared as a hopeful development in protecting pollinators essential to agriculture.

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    Berry giant Driscoll's is facing a lawsuit over pesticide allegations tied to its berries. The case has drawn attention from consumers and food-safety watchers questioning residue levels in fresh produce and the company's testing and disclosure practices. Driscoll's, one of the world's largest berry suppliers, now faces scrutiny over how the claims could affect its brand and sales.

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    California Researchers Find Odors That Keep Honeybees Off Pesticides●CA Researchers Identify Odors That Repel Honeybees From Pesticides https://www. goodnewsnetwork.org/ca-researc hers-idenMmastodonScience59 h ago

    Researchers in California have identified odors that repel honeybees from pesticide-treated areas, offering a possible way to protect pollinators from chemical exposure. The findings are being shared in science and agriculture circles as a hopeful step for bee conservation, with commenters highlighting the potential benefits for farming and insect populations.

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    SIU Researchers Build AI Robot to Detect Soybean Diseases Early▼SIU Researchers Build Robot, AI to Detect Soybean Diseases Before Symptoms Appear✉newsTechnologyRobotics1 d ago

    Researchers at Southern Illinois University have developed a robot paired with artificial intelligence capable of detecting soybean diseases before visible symptoms appear in crops. The technology could allow farmers to intervene earlier, potentially reducing crop losses and pesticide use. The announcement has drawn attention within the agricultural technology community as interest grows in AI-driven precision farming tools.

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    Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Find Moth Pheromones▼Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Identify Moth Sex Pheromones✉newsScienceBiology48 min ago

    Researchers have reverse-engineered insect smell receptors to identify the sex pheromones of moths, according to a report by Bioengineer.org. By decoding how these olfactory receptors detect chemical signals, scientists can pinpoint the exact compounds moths use to attract mates. The work could lead to new pest-control methods that disrupt moth mating without pesticides, and highlights how receptor engineering is advancing the study of chemical communication in insects.