Metro Phoenix store washed vegetables in strong chemicals

A Metro Phoenix grocery store was reported to have washed vegetables in strong chemicals. The account raises a food-safety question, but the store’s name and location within the metro area are not identified.

The chemical, its strength and the reason it was used are also not established. It is not clear whether the vegetables were sold to customers, whether the practice was stopped or whether a government agency inspected the store.

What is known

The reported incident involved vegetables being washed at a grocery store in the Metro Phoenix area. The account describes the chemicals as strong.

What remains to be established

The date of the incident, the business involved, the chemical used and any health or regulatory findings have not been established. No election or candidate is connected to the matter.

What happens next

The store, local health officials or another regulatory agency could clarify what occurred, whether the practice followed food-safety rules and whether any corrective action was required.