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U.S. Blueberry Farming Giant Found to Use Child Labor

November 9th, 2009 · Posted by amanda · No Comments · Economic Justice, Ethical Living, Food, Labor Rights, human rights

“An ABC News investigation has exposed how one of the country’s largest blueberry growers uses child labor on its fields. Adkin Blue Ribbon Packing Company in South Haven, Michigan is at the center of this scandal. Wal-Mart and the Kroger supermarket chain were among Adkin’s high-profile customers that have now cut ties with the blueberry grower. We speak to ABC News chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross and Teresa Hendricks of Michigan Migrant Legal Aid.” — Democracy Now!

Made or grown in the USA just isn’t enough anymore. Dig deeper. Know your goods, where they come from, who made them, and under what conditions. It’s all about Respect.

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