World’s largest berry distributor faces class-action lawsuit in Quebec
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Quebec against Driscoll’s, the world's largest berry distributor, alleging that their products contain pesticide residues exceeding Canadian regulatory limits. The lawsuit claims consumers were misled and potentially exposed to health risks without their knowledge.
Why it matters
It highlights consumer safety concerns regarding food supply chains and the legal accountability of major agricultural corporations.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Quebec Superior Court against U.S. fruit company Driscoll’s over allegations that its berries contained chemical residues exceeding the amounts allowed in Canada.
The lawsuit alleges that the California-based company failed to inform consumers who purchased its strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries of the presence of pesticide residues or other chemicals.
The proposed class action includes anyone who purchased Driscoll’s brand berries in Quebec since Jan. 1, 2022.
“The failure to disclose this critical information regarding berries sold in Quebec is compounded by misleading representations surrounding these products,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit states that consumers were therefore unable to make informed choices and may have been exposed to potential health risks without consenting to them.
The allegations in the proposed class-action lawsuit have not been tested in court.
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