Bill Gates-Backed Food Coating Sparks Controversy: Is Your Organic Produce Safe?

Apeel, a Bill Gates-backed company, recently received approval for its food coating on US organic produce. However, this decision has sparked significant controversy. The coating, technically classified as a fungicide rather than a coating, has raised concerns about potential residues of harmful substances such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and palladium. While the company assures that these residues are within FDA limits, public backlash is growing. "People are calling it a betrayal of the organic label," says one concerned consumer. Several grocers have already banned Apeel products, highlighting the public's distrust. This incident raises questions about the transparency and oversight of the organic certification process and the potential long-term health consequences for consumers.