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Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's shipped berries with excess chemicals to Canada
Original: Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California alleges millions of pounds of Driscoll's berries containing pesticide and chemical levels above permitted limits were shipped across the border into Canada, and that the company attempted to conceal the issue. The claim, reported by CBC News, raises food safety questions for Canadian consumers and puts one of the world's largest berry suppliers under scrutiny as the case moves through the courts.
Why now: The allegations involve food safety and a possible cover-up by a major berry brand sold widely in Canada.
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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.