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"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
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> I've seen the produce stands and supermarkets mist veggies. Contamination
> could happen at the consumer level, not at the farm level.
>
> I know some cities or states are recycling waste water back into your
> faucets. Maybe they didn't exactly get out all germs at a given treatment
> plant. Then the hot houses mist their crop and who knows. Maybe your next
> glass of lemonade...
>
> The FDA/CDC better work quick.
>
> Andy


I believe the misting is done with tap water which is chlorinated as is your
drinking water unless you have your own well.


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