My Maddening Quest to Find Out if Blueberries Come From Farms Where Workers Were Harmed
About this episode
Max Blau investigates the challenges of determining if grocery store produce comes from farms that mistreat workers.
Max Blau spent a year reporting on abuses of farmworkers. It left him wondering: Is there any way to find out whether the produce he buys at the grocery store comes from farms with a record of mistreating workers? By Max Blau. Originally published July 21, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio. Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.
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