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Originally Posted by dogbert  I just got my July issue of Shop Smart magazine (Consumer report). There is an article which states baby carrots, some whole carrots and other vegetables are treated with chlorine. It also says Manufacturers often treat produce, even the organic kind with a mild chlorine solution to disinfect it and extend it's shelf life. The concentration is supposed to be tiny compared to products like household cleaners and pose no risk to humans. It goes on to say if you want to avoid chemicals buy produce off the farm stand or try growing your own.
Glad I never paid extra for the organics. Am I the only one who didn't know even organics were treated? |
i did not know that either how sad off to the farmer's market we go lol - i did know baby carrots were treated with it though as you can tell that is why they turn white over time on the outside