CFIA found pesticide residue violations in Driscoll’s berries, raising safety concerns

Canada’s food inspection agency found chemical residue levels that did not meet Canadian standards in Driscoll’s berries during inspections from 2022 to 2024.

The agency said there were no recalls, and that corrective action was taken before the investigations closed.

Driscoll’s said it changed its controls and did not knowingly ship products it believed were unsafe.

The findings have raised questions about how the agency informs the public and whether planned job cuts could weaken food safety checks.