An Eye On PEI Potatoes

In  2014, steel needles and other sharp metallic objects were found in PEI potatoes—placed there on purpose. Luckily processing plants discovered the tampering before it impacted a consumer.

While more metallic objects were again found in potatoes earlier this year, potato farmers in PEI have taken a more proactive approach and purchased metal detection systems of their own.

For story and video, please click on the CBC story HERE.

Please note, however, that in the article, an incorrect price was reported for the pricing of metal detectors.

For example, the Phantom model metal detection unit manufactured by Fortress Technology—see the video within the article—sell for less than CDN $25,000.