Driscoll’s Faces Growing Legal Storm over Pesticide Safety, ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Social Media Claims

Berry giant Driscoll’s faces class action lawsuit over product marketing

A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against Watsonville-based berry giant Driscoll’s over claims that the company marketed its products as safe to consume without disclosing its exposure to pesticide compounds.

Berry giant Driscoll’s under legal fire: Former employee alleges pesticide cover-up, consumers sue over “forever chemicals”

A former Driscoll’s compliance manager alleges the company ignored pesticide violations and retaliated against him for speaking out. Two new consumer class-action lawsuits accuse Driscoll’s of failing to disclose “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in its berries. Driscoll’s is countersuing a mobile app company for allegedly spreading false claims about cancer risks. The former employee claims Driscoll’s […]

Driscoll's reassures Chinese consumers after US lawsuit sparks food safety concerns

Watsonville | Driscoll’s faces class action lawsuit over product marketing

The suit targets Driscoll's for marketing, labeling and selling its strawberries as "subject to rigorous food safety and quality standards" without disclosing the presence, risk or use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as PFAs — in its products while also running a campaign centered around environmental sustainability, a tactic the plaintiffs refer to as "greenwashing."

Driscoll’s faces growing legal storm over pesticide safety, ‘forever chemicals’ and social media claims

Berry giant Driscoll’s is facing multiple legal challenges, including consumer lawsuits alleging “forever chemicals” and pesticide cover-ups, while simultaneously suing a mobile app startup for spreading false claims. The Watsonville-based company denies the allegations of misconduct, affirming its commitment to food safety and regulatory standards.

Driscoll’s Faces Lawsuit Over Strawberry Marketing

A federal class-action lawsuit accuses Watsonville-based Driscoll’s of misleading consumers about pesticide compounds and environmental standards for its conventional strawberries.