A former worker at almost a dozen Walmart stores in the Vancouver area is speaking out about what he calls "disturbing" food waste at the big retailer. Walmart respondsWhen Go Public contacted Walmart for comment, spokesperson Alex Roberton said he couldn't discuss specifics, but said the giant retailer is committed to reducing food waste. But waste regulators allow loads of garbage to have 25 per cent of food waste — including its packaging — mixed in with other trash. Food waste a 'hidden secret'Jenny Rustemeyer doesn't believe most food thrown out by major retailers is unsafe to eat. Watch Marketplace Friday Oct. 28Go Public and Marketplace have joined forces to investigate food waste across the country.

Source: CBC News October 24, 2016 09:00 UTC