Warnings over raisins tainted with lead were repeatedly ignored, according to reports in the Canadian press.
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Health Canada scientists are reported to have issued repeated pleas and health hazard warnings about lead-tainted raisins being sold in Canada, with one senior government scientist recommending they be removed from supermarket shelves. According to the National Post, however, Health Canada continued to permit the import and distribution of raisins, in part to avoid inflicting hardship on Turkish exporters.
The story alleges that the problems with lead-contaminated raisins continued for some years, from 1992 until at least 1995. It claims that officials at Health Canada came under “intense pressure” from the Turkish government, Turkish exporters, Canadian importers and even Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, which became involved because of tension the issue placed on relations with Turkey.
Lead in raisins can have a long-term impact on health, including lowering IQ in some children.
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