Woolies, Coles, Aldi caught up in child labour scandal
Woolworths, Coles and Aldi have confirmed they sell prawns supplied by a Thai company embroiled in a child labour scandal.
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Woolies, Coles, Aldi caught up in child labour scandal
Woolworths, Coles and Aldi have confirmed they sell prawns supplied by a Thai company embroiled in a child labour scandal.
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