Suing Canada and other discussion group topics

Here is an update on what's fresh on the Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group this morning:

U.S. company sues Canadian agency following recall of packaged carrots AK links to this Canadian Press story about disputed test results:

Despite running tests on more than 60 samples of its product, an American company couldn't duplicate results that led to a recall of baby carrots in Canada, a lawyer for the company said Friday.
The Los Angeles Salad Co. has filed a suit in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver following a recall of packaged carrots issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Aug. 17 and again three days later.

Our public guardians Big Apple links to this report about phosphate pollution in Idaho and an alleged cover up.

Ethanol's price Big Apple links to this report that says ethanol-related demand for corn is contributing to a quickening drawdown of the Ogallala aquifer

Point to ponder Big Apple links to a story that asks the question whether the benefits of immigration reform will be long lasting.