24/07/2026
🍓 Driscoll’s China responds to online food-safety claims
Driscoll’s China issued a further legal statement on 24 July after allegations connected to pending US lawsuits were circulated on Chinese social media.
The company says:
🔸 Berries sold in mainland China come through a separate supply chain, primarily involving production in Yunnan and imports from Peru.
🔸 The products are governed by Chinese food-safety laws and regulatory requirements.
🔸 Its additional product testing has, according to the company, met applicable Chinese national standards.
🔸 Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Shanghai office has been appointed to preserve evidence and prepare possible action against parties spreading allegedly false information.
An important distinction remains: the US allegations are still being contested and have not been proven in court. Likewise, Driscoll’s China’s testing and compliance statements are the company’s position, rather than a newly published independent regulatory ruling.
For consumers and produce businesses, the sensible response is neither blind trust nor instant condemnation. Check the product’s origin, examine credible evidence and avoid treating unresolved allegations as established facts.
In fresh produce, trust depends on traceability, transparency and responsible communication.
