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Buyer beware the truth about grocery store misting and it may not be just water. Have you

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ever noticed the misting in the produce section? During a recent visit to Sprout Store in Florida,

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I was met with a strong chemical odor lingering around the produce as they misted it. It raised

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a crucial question. What exactly are they spraying on those fruits and veggies? As it turns out,

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it could be a product called Produce Max. This substance isn't just confined to the misting

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sprays at select grocery stores. It's even used in pre-cut fruit. It serves various purposes,

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including misting, crisping, treatment, and washing. But upon closer examination,

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I discovered that Produce Max, a product of ChemStar, contains ingredients like sodium hypochlorite,

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commonly known as bleach or liquid bleach. This raises concerns as while they're using it to

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mist the produce, they also advise ChemStar customers to avoid inhaling vapor sprays or

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mists in its undiluted form, precisely what they are subjecting the shoppers to, albeit diluted

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within the closed store environment, not to mention when consuming it. Also, the fine print

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absolves them of liability for any problems arising from the product. Notably, Produce Max is utilized

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by known retailers, including Sprouts, H-E-B, Harris Teeter, Safeway, and more. It may not be the

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case at every location. Be sure to check with your store. Are you comfortable with this being sprayed

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on produce? Share and comment below.