Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into major grocery chains accused of spraying pesticides on organic fruits and vegetables without informing consumers.
The unnamed grocery stores allegedly used pesticides on organic produce “in-store but fail to disclose this practice to consumers,” a press release from Paxton’s office read.
“The pesticide at issue is Produce Maxx, an EPA-registered antimicrobial pesticide containing high concentrations of hypochlorous acid—a form of chlorine. Thousands of stores across the United States spray it on produce through misting systems to control bacteria and extend shelf life,” the press release continued.
“It’s not only wrong for grocers to mislead consumers about chemicals being sprayed on their food—it may very well be illegal,” Paxton wrote on X.
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