Driscoll’s faces proposed class-action lawsuit in Quebec
Driscoll’s Quebec class action targets berry pesticide residue claims Allegations cover Canadian standard breaches; see what the court decides
Lawyers are seeking Quebec Superior Court approval for a proposed classaction lawsuit against U.S. berry company Driscoll’s. The case follows allegations that millions of pounds of berries were shipped to Canada with chemical residue levels that did not meet Canadian standards between 2022 and 2024.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Quebec consumer who buys Driscoll’s berries and argues the company failed to disclose the presence of pesticide residues or other substances above the legal limits. It also alleges misleading marketing around the products.
Driscoll’s denies the claims and says it has updated its controls to comply with Canadian rules. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed it found some berries with chemical levels above the legal limit during inspections, but no recalls were ordered and the investigations were closed.