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Apr 22, 2026
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Quebec producer who sold fake maple syrup isn’t stopping, federation alleges
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Article Excerpt
In court documents, the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers alleges Steve Bourdeau, the producer linked to fake maple syrup, is trying to unload cans of his syrup that have been returned to him by grocery stores and suppliers. The federation wants Bourdeau's operation shut down and his syrup seized.
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