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In an e-mailed statement, Pinnacle said it uses “the word [midget] in a technical manner. The United States Department of Agriculture defined the standards for grades and sizes of pickles in the United States. According to the USDA, a ‘midget’ pickle was the word designation for a pickle with a diameter of 19 mm or less.”

Martinka said she plans to eventually take up the midget issue with Pinnacle. “My goal is to educate,” she said.

 

Mike Hughlett • 612-673-7003