Nestle sued by French fishing federation over thousands of dead fishes discovered in river

he of a French fishing federation has filed a lawsuit against multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, Nestlé after thousands of fish were found de in a river in rth-eastern France. prefecture posted constant updates about tonnes of fish being reported de in Aisne rover over weekend near to Nestlé factory. Media reports have suggested that deaths occurred due to decrease in levels of oxygen in water. Currently, tests are underway to determine actual reason for pollution. 

Heaps of de fish were found near Challerange, 50km (31 miles) from Reims and president of Ardennes Fishing Federation Michel am has reportedly said that organisation has lodged a complaint against Nestlé France for pollution and violation of article 432.2 of environmental code. ding that dam caused is of ‘several thousand euros’, he said that everything in an area of seven kilometres in length and 30 metres in width has died. 

According to international media reports, am said that y have alrey recovered at least three tonnes of de fish and re are still some left. de sea animals included over 14 species including protected ones such as eels and lamprey. He also ted that, despite being associated with federation for more than four deces, he has ‘never seen pollution of this magnitude’. 

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Nestlé factory confirmed ‘involuntary overflow’

Media reports have also stated that Nestlé factory in Challenrange has also confirmed an ‘occasional and involuntary overflow’ of biological sludge effluent. However, factor that manufactures powdered milk, also said that substance did t have any chemicals and was released from its wastewater treatment plant during weekend. 

Company’s official has been quoted by French media saying that as soon as y learned about incident, y h ordered halt of production and ended spill that according to official lasted for at least three hours on evening of August 9. river is being cleaned by several volunteer fishermen and firefighters and a dam has also been put up to reduce pollution. 

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