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2025-01-30 15:20:07 UTC - HELPFUL
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Apeel is not a "dangerous" coating. It is made from edible plant materials & has been deemed safe by the FDA: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/04/21/fact-check-post-confuses-apeel-produce-coating-cleaning-solution/11688840002/ Costco is not currently using Apeel coating on their produce: https://greensmoothiegirl.com/costo-vp-of-produce-tells-me-about-use-of-apeel/ The ingredients are edible and considered safe for consumption: https://www.saintjohnsorganicfarm.com/articles/is-apeel-safe Gates doesn't own the company: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/apr/24/instagram-posts/bill-gates-is-not-poisoning-your-produce-with-apee/
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