Frozen berries: Australian producers angry about ‘quality’ statement

The frozen berries maker embroiled in the national hepatitis A outbreak has been telling customers it does not always use Australian fruit because of "quality" concerns, outraging local growers.
The revelation comes as five more people were diagnosed with hepatitis A after eating frozen berries on Wednesday, bumping the national tally to 14 and intensifying consumer anger.
Schools and childcare centres across the country have also been caught up in the health scare, with some issuing parents with letters about their use of the potentially contaminated fruit.  Sydney Morning Herald – Red more…