Viewpoint: Activists hype ‘dangerous level’ of pesticide residues in Driscoll berries: Separating health concerns from fear-mongering Joe Schwarcz | October 22, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/10/22/viewpoint-activists-hype-dangerous-level-of-pesticide-residues-in-driscoll-berries-separating-health-concerns-from-fear-mongering/ I had several people ask me if I have second thoughts about my berry consumption in light of a swarm of news stories about some pesticide residues in Driscoll berries “exceeding Canada’s safety standards.” I’ve often talked about my breakfast of a mix of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and bananas smothered in unflavoured Greek yogurt and topped with Fiber One cereal, so the question about my being concerned was not unreasonable.