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Whistleblower alleges Driscoll's sent pesticide-laden berries 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 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.
Why now: The allegations touch on food safety and a possible corporate cover-up, prompting public concern on both sides of the border.
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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.