Why Would We Trust Bill Gates?
Segment #545
Apeel
Michelle Pfeiffer takes a heroic stand against Bill Gates regarding the use of Apeel. Promoted by America’s favorite super-villain as a way to preserve organic fruits and vegetables, Apeel is really a chemical used to make tired old produce look appetizing. "There's no label, you cannot wash it off, and it's being sprayed on fruits and veggies that are labelled certified organic." So you could be buying organic produce without even knowing that it's sprayed with this coating."Gates is a nightmare.
Chemical Meat
Bill Gates has attempted to get us to eat chemical meat. And can we forget his involvement with big Pharm and Covid.
mRNA - Biotech - Covid
RFK Jr explains how Bill Gates had the foresight to buy over a million shares of BioNTech stock before COVID happened. "The same week Bill Gates, who was overseeing the [Event 201] simulation, bought 1.1 Million shares of BioNTech vaccine which later became the Pfizer vaccine. He then sold almost all that stock two years later at a $242,000,000 profit. And a week after that he announced the vaccine didn't work. That's what you call a 'pump-and-dump' scheme."
Gates and Epstein
More circumstantial facts that inform us as to this guy’s questionable character:
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein had a relationship that began around 2011, after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. Gates met with Epstein multiple times, including at least three visits to Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, one lasting late into the night, and reportedly flew on Epstein’s private plane once from New Jersey to Florida in 2013. Gates has said these meetings were to discuss potential philanthropy for global health, hoping Epstein’s connections could bring billions to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. However, no significant funds materialized, and Gates has repeatedly called the relationship a “huge mistake,” emphasizing he never had a business or personal friendship with Epstein.
Melinda French Gates expressed strong discomfort with Epstein, meeting him once in 2013 and describing him as “abhorrent” and “evil personified.” She cited Bill’s ties with Epstein as a factor in their 2021 divorce, noting it was one of many issues that eroded trust in their marriage.
A 2017 email from Epstein to Gates, after failing to secure Gates’ involvement in a multibillion-dollar charitable fund, allegedly hinted at exposing an affair Gates had with a Russian bridge player, Mila Antonova, whom Epstein had met and funded for coding school. Gates’ team denies any financial dealings with Epstein, and no payment was made.
If none of this is true Bill, why don’t you sue RFKjr and all the food outlets listed below that won’t carry Apeel coasted products. Some call you a monster.. Maybe they are right.
While Apeel states its primary ingredients are mono- and diglycerides (plant-based fats naturally found in food) and for organic produce, citric acid and baking soda, several concerns and controversies have arisen around other aspects of the product and its manufacturing process. These are what people often refer to when discussing "controversial chemicals" in Apeel:
Manufacturing Solvents:
Apeel's manufacturing process involves the use of solvents like heptane and ethyl acetate to extract and purify the mono- and diglycerides from plant oils (currently grapeseed).1
Critics point out that these are industrial solvents, and while Apeel and regulatory bodies state that any residues are below safe limits, the idea of their involvement in food processing raises concerns for some consumers.2
These solvents are skin irritants, and high-level exposure can be harmful, leading to questions about their presence, even in trace amounts, in a food product.
Heavy Metals and Contaminants:
In their application for "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) status with the FDA, Apeel listed potential trace amounts of heavy metals, including palladium, arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as other processing agents like epichlorohydrin.3
While Apeel asserts these are within regulatory limits for food ingredients and can be naturally present in produce from the soil, critics are concerned about any added heavy metals, especially for frequent consumers or those with sensitivities. Palladium is also listed as a catalyst in the manufacturing process.4
Trans Fats:
Mono- and diglycerides, while not technically trans fats themselves, can contain small amounts of trans fats as byproducts of their manufacturing process.5
This is a point of contention because the FDA has banned most artificial trans fats due to health concerns (heart disease).6 However, mono- and diglycerides are regulated as emulsifiers, not fats, which allows them to be used even if they contain trace trans fats. Apeel, however, states it tests its products to confirm the absence of trans fats.7
Lack of Transparency (Proprietary Formulation):
For its organic formulation, Organipeel, citric acid is listed as a small percentage (0.66%) on the EPA pesticide product label.8 The remaining 99.34% of ingredients are part of a proprietary blend, which has led to a lack of full disclosure and concern among consumers and some organic certifiers.
This "mystery" surrounding the full ingredient list for Organipeel, especially for a product used on organic produce, fuels distrust and questions about what else might be present.9
Allergens and Sensitivities:
While Apeel states its products do not contain common allergens and the purification process would eliminate many, some consumer advocacy groups and individuals report anecdotal evidence of reactions in sensitive individuals.
The proprietary nature of the ingredients also makes it difficult for people with specific sensitivities or allergies to know if the product is safe for them.10
"Mistaken Identity" with a Cleaning Product:
A significant amount of misinformation circulated online early on due to a confusion with an unrelated industrial cleaning product also named "Apeel" that does contain hazardous chemicals. This led to false claims about the produce coating's safety. While debunked, it contributed to initial public distrust.
These are the main points of controversy surrounding the chemicals and processes involved with Apeel coatings, beyond their stated primary ingredients.
The Bottom Line - Who Uses Apeel
Natural Grocers: Natural Grocers issued a public corporate statement saying they do not carry any produce or items that have been treated with Apeel's food coatings.
Sprouts Farmers Markets: Sprouts recently made a decision to not carry any produce that's treated with Apeel. They annnounced this internally to employees, but have not made a public statement or policy yet.
Costco: Costco partnered with Apeel as far back as 2018 but recently stopped carrying any produce treated with Apeel. Their corporate produce department said they have no plans to ever sell produce treated with Apeel again. The Limoneira lemons they carry are not treated with Apeel.
Publix: Publix will not purchase any produce that's been treated with Apeel's food coatings. H-E-B: H-E-B does not use any items treated with Apeel in the products they manufacture. They are not actively seeking out or requesting items treated with Apeel. The responsibility ultimately falls on their suppliers to adhere to their requests, so there is not a 100% guarantee.
Central Market: The Texas based gourmet grocery store is owned by H-E-B and shares their exact policy on Apeel.
Whole Foods: Whole Foods would not give a clear or straightforward answer on if they source produce treated with Apeel. I spoke to three produce departments, three customer service representatives, and three corporate offices. One corporate office said Apeel's Edipeel and Organipeel food coatings meet Whole Food's safety standards. I went and looked at the produce and could not find any items treated with Apeel.
Trader Joes: Trader Joes no longer sources any produce treated with Apeel's food coatings. They have not released a public statement or policy. I requested that they do this.
Jimbo's: The San Diego Organic Grocery chain publicly states that they do not carry or accept any produce treated with Apeel.
Azure Standard: Azure Standard (http://azurestandard.com) does not use or carry any products containing Apeel.
Kimberton Whole Foods: The local PA health foods grocery store does not carry any produce that has been treated with Apeel.
ALDI: Aldi does not have a policy on Apeel and no employees are able to speak on it. They source produce from brands (West Pak & Limoneira) that use Apeel, but it is not clear whether the items they carry are treated with Apeel's coatings.
Kroger: Kroger claims that produce items sold under their own label are not treated with Apeel food coatings. However, Kroger is not able to speak about or certify other produce brands that they carry. This policy applies to all of their locations and all of their subsidiaries as well including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Super Markets, Pick’n, Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug. Kroger confirmed that other produce brands they carry are treated with Apeel. Kroger could not verify if their Simple Truth private label is treated with Apeel.
Albertsons: Known to carry some produce items with Apeel.
Target: Target carries produce treated with Apeel including avocados, cucumbers, asparagus, apples, and citrus fruit.
Walmart: Walmart does not use Apeel on any of their Walmart brand items. Walmart could not certify other produce brands carried in their stores. Consumers report they carry produce items with Apeel.
Clark's Nutrition: The Los Angeles natural grocery market chain has decided to not carry any products with Apeel on it. They contacted all of their distribution partners to say they do not want any produce or items treated with Apeel.
Love Whole Foods Cafe & Market: The two location Florida market has the following policy regarding Apeel. "Love Whole Foods Cafe & Market is currently working with our produce distributers to keep Apeel coated products out of our stores, and at the very least, expecting more transparency by requiring labeling on produce from companies that are choosing to use Apeel."
Fresh Thyme: Fresh Thyme does not source any produce that has been treated with Apeel and has no plans to change this policy.
Giant: Giant does not utilize Apeel for their private brand products. They try to work with suppliers to ensure product labeling is done according to regulation. They carry produce from other brands treated with Apeel and cannot verify if is labeled on each item.
Bragg: Bragg does not source any apples that have been treated with Organipeel or Edipeel. Bragg makes it clear that none of their apples are treated with other waxes or coatings either.
Cub Foods: No disclosable policy. Known to sell limes treated with Apeel. Shaws: No disclosable policy. Sells produce items with Apeel.
Star Market: No disclosable policy. Sells produce items with Apeel.
Fairway Market: Sell apples and avocados with Apeel.
Fred Meyer: Sell apples and avocados with Apeel. Bristol Farms: Sell citrus fruit with Apeel.
Market Street: Sell avocados treated with Apeel.
The Fresh Market: Sell avocados and citrus fruit treated with Apeel.
Erewhon: Does not source any produce treated with Apeel.
Market Basket: No exclusionary policy on sourcing produce with Apeel. Users report Apeel on apples.
Stop & Shop: No exclusionary policy on sourcing produce with Apeel.
Hannaford: No disclosable policy on sourcing produce with Apeel.
Meijers: Carries some avocados and citrus with Apeel.
Wish Farms: None of their fruit is treated with Apeel.