The investigation focuses on Produce Maxx, an EPA-registered antimicrobial pesticide containing high concentrations of hypochlorous acid a form of chlorine.

U.S. organic sales reached $71.6 billion in 2024, according to the 2025 Organic Market Report released in April by the ...

According to a press release from the Texas Attorney General’s office, Paxton claims that thousands of grocery stores use Produce Maxx to mist fruits and vegetables in order to "control bacteria and ...

Consumers are giving organic produce a warmer welcome. Shoppers’ interest in their personal well-being is merging with a stronger focus on the health of the planet and society, and that is creating a ...

Millennials, Gen Z putting a high value on organic’s health benefits, and price doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker.

4-digit codes: A four-digit PLU means the produce was grown using conventional farming methods. This may include the use of ...

A statewide investigation has been launched accusing unnamed grocery stores of failing to inform consumers about the spray.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into claims that major grocery chains are spraying ...