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Whistleblower claims Driscoll's berries with excess pesticides entered Canada
Original: Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges that millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant pesticide and chemical levels were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to cover it up. The claims, reported by CBC News, raise food safety questions for Canadian consumers. Driscoll's, a major berry supplier, has not been confirmed to have responded publicly.
Why now: The allegations concern a major berry brand sold widely in Canada, raising immediate food safety concerns.
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- Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News · CBC
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tried to cover it up.