Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-07-08 00:04:30 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A42C167241257DCC760DC573E140128AAE4AEB6DD5EB1F4D283B8E22E0C0AC63
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Original Note:
The claims that Apeel's produce coating is dangerous or harmful are not supported by scientific evidence or regulatory assessments. The coating is made from natural, plant-derived ingredients & is designed to help reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of produce. https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/apr/24/instagram-posts/bill-gates-is-not-poisoning-your-produce-with-apee/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321912 https://www.foodingredientfacts.org/facts-on-food-ingredients/sources-of-food-ingredients/mono-diglycerides/
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