Last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a toxic edible coating to extend the lifespan of fruits and vegetables. This coating cannot be washed off and many Americans are NOT happy about this including members of an agribusiness watchdog. From Children’s Health Defense, The Defender: The request comes after a recent social media controversy surrounding a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded synthetic fungicide and fruit coating — Apeel — sparked public debate about potentially dangerous synthetic products and herbicides that make it into the food system under the “organic” label. https://www.activistpost.com/2023/06/fda-approved-toxic-produce-coating-inspires-watchdog-to-petition-usda-to-establish-formal-regulatory-oversight-for-labeling-organic-products.html