S2 E3: The PEI Potato Plot

About this episode

The episode explores the sabotage of Prince Edward Island's potato industry in 2015 when sewing needles were found in potatoes.

Join us as we delve into the sabotage that nearly ruined one of Canada's most beloved foods. In 2015, Prince Edward Island found itself at the center of a chilling saga when sewing needles began appearing in batches of potatoes, threatening the very livelihood of the island's iconic potato industry. What drove someone to sabotage the staple crop of the nation? Was it a calculated attack, a prank gone awry, or something more sinister?

Topics covered

• sabotage
• potato industry
• Prince Edward Island
• food safety

Keywords

• Canada
• food crisis
• agriculture
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Products: potatoes

Places: Canada, Prince Edward Island

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