Texas AG Stops Texas Grocers From Misting Organics With Pesticides
· Texas Border Business
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with Albertsons Safeway LLC, halting the use of synthetic pesticides on organic produce in its stores. This decision follows an investigation initiated in January 2026, which revealed that the pesticide ProduceMaxx, containing hypochlorous acid, was being used on USDA-certified organic items without consumer awareness. As part of the settlement, all Albertsons-owned grocery chains in Texas, including Randall’s and Tom Thumb, will cease using such pesticides and will implement a potable water rinse for organic produce post-treatment. Paxton praised this agreement as a significant victory for consumers seeking transparency in organic products.
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