Driscoll's, a berry company based in Watsonville, is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges its strawberries contain harmful chemicals known as forever chemicals. The lawsuit, filed by attorneys representing six individuals from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois, claims that these chemicals are highly toxic and take approximately 1,000 years to decompose. The suit accuses the company of consumer fraud and deceptive practices, referencing testing that supports these claims.
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Driscoll's Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegations of Toxic Chemicals in Strawberries
Driscoll's, a berry company, is being sued in a class action case alleging that its strawberries contain toxic forever chemicals. The lawsuit, filed by six individuals across several states, claims consumer fraud and cites testing related to the chemicals.
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California fruit giant hit by shocking ‘highly toxic’ accusations and deception
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Driscoll's Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegations of Toxic Chemicals in Strawberries