Strawberry needle contamination embark new rules for exporter

More than 100 police are investigating the sabotage of the strawberry industry and the Queensland premier has again pleaded for the public to help track down the culprits.

The Queensland Police Service has commenced an investigation into the contamination of strawberries in Queensland.  Inquiries to date indicate the contamination affects two brands of strawberries – “Berry Obsession” and “Berry Licious”.  It is understood

Source: Facebook: Joshua Gane (ABC)

Strawberry contamination spread nation wide, with WA and Queensland government offering $100,000 for information to catch the culprits.
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Consumers are being told to cut up strawberries to make sure they are safe to eat after a needle was found in a punnet. Source: AAP
Strict export rules have been introduced as a result of Australia's strawberry contamination scare.

Exporters have been told they must prove their fruit has been cleared through a metal detector or x-ray machine before the federal Department of Agriculture issues a permit.
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Published 19 September 2018 8:50am
Updated 19 September 2018 9:00am
By Hazel Ying


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