Bill Gates is at it again, playing God… Because the fruits and vegetables with their BUILT-IN covers and coatings and shells and peels that God made are not good enough for Bill Gates. He’s created his own. You’ve probably heard about his coating called Apeel because we’ve covered it here before, but now he’s created an “organic” version that sounds absolutely disgusting and perhaps not even safe at all. Check this out and definitely watch this before you buy anything with Apeel or “Organipeel” labels at the grocery store: Bill Gates has created an “organic” version of his fruits and vegetables Apeel coating, called Organipeel and you can’t make this up “Organipeel is REGISTERED AS A PESTICIDE with the EPA, but it still qualifies for that organic sticker” (Document proof shown) “Here’s where it… pic.twitter.com/dellPIecfk — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) September 2, 2025 Bill Gates has created an “organic” version of his fruits and vegetables Apeel coating, called Organipeel and you can’t make this up “Organipeel is REGISTERED AS A PESTICIDE with the EPA, but it still qualifies for that organic sticker” (Document proof shown) “Here’s where it gets insane. The ingredients list of Organipeel you have citric acid 0.66% and other ingredients 99.34%. There’s no transparency, there’s no full disclosure. You are just receiving a mystery coating on your food. And the warning label causes moderate eye irritation, avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses before handling, wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. So you need safety glasses to use this but it’s okay to eat? But don’t worry, they say it’s plant-based but so was Agent Orange. So next time you bite into your organic produce, ask yourself, what am I really eating? Just something to think about.” Now, let’s make sure this is accurate, because we do good work around here and we don’t just post random videos from the Internet. I went to Grok to ask whether these claims are real and it confirmed they are: Yes, the core claims in the X post about Apeel’s Organipeel product appear to be accurate based on available documentation, though some aspects involve interpretation or opinion (e.g., the comparison to Agent Orange is rhetorical and not literal). Here’s a breakdown of the key points for verification: Product and Company:Organipeel is a real post-harvest coating produced by Apeel Technology, Inc. (now Apeel Sciences), designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce by acting as a fungicide or antimicrobial. It’s applied as a thin, edible layer derived from plant-based materials. EPA Registration as a Pesticide:Organipeel is indeed registered with the U.S. EPA as a pesticide under EPA Reg. No. 92708-1, approved on June 7, 2019. It’s classified as an antimicrobial pesticide for post-harvest use on raw agricultural commodities. Composition:The EPA label lists citric acid as the active ingredient at 0.66% by weight, with “other ingredients” making up the remaining 99.34%. These “other ingredients” are not fully detailed on the public label (common for inert components in pesticides), but Apeel describes them as plant-based monoglycerides and diglycerides, along with baking soda in some formulations. Citric acid is non-synthetic and derived from natural sources, which aligns with its allowance in certain contexts. Organic Certification Eligibility:Despite being an EPA-registered pesticide, Organipeel is OMRI-listed (Organic Materials Review Institute) as a fungicide approved for use on USDA Certified Organic produce, meaning it complies with National Organic Program standards when used as directed. OMRI approval was granted around 2019, the same year as EPA registration. However, some sources note it has been discontinued in favor of newer formulations as of mid-2025. Safety Warnings and Precautions:The EPA label includes cautions for handling the concentrated product, such as: “Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses when handling. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.” It also notes it may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. These are standard for concentrated solutions and do not apply to the diluted, applied form on produce, which is considered safe for consumption after regulatory review by the EPA, FDA, and international bodies. Apeel has addressed misinformation campaigns distorting these warnings to imply the final product is hazardous. Comparison to Agent Orange and Broader Skepticism:The post’s analogy to Agent Orange (a defoliant linked to severe health issues due to contaminants like dioxin) is an opinionated exaggeration to highlight that “plant-based” doesn’t automatically mean risk-free. While Organipeel is plant-derived and approved as safe, the post raises valid questions about transparency in “other ingredients” and the industrialization of organic food—concerns echoed in some organic advocacy discussions. However, no evidence suggests it’s comparable to Agent Orange in toxicity or effects. Overall:The post accurately represents the EPA label details and organic status, but it amplifies concerns for emphasis. If you’re worried about produce coatings, look for labels indicating Apeel use (though not always required) or opt for uncoated options from local sources. Even Michelle Pfeiffer has blasted Bill Gates over this hellish product. Check this out from Page Six: Michelle Pfeiffer is blasting the appeal of Apeel. The “Dark Shadows” actress blasted the “very concerning” food spray brand, Apeel Sciences, via her Instagram Stories on Thursday after the brand became FDA-approved for use on USDA-certified organic produce. “Apeel (an edible, plant-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables) was just approved and now ‘organic’ produce is coated in something we cannot see or wash off,” Pfeiffer wrote, adding a final “very concerning” note. She followed up the post with an edited list of grocers that would not be selling products that use Apeel, urging her followers to check out the full list at the link included atop the post. In her primary post, she re-shared a reel that read: “Organic Produce is no longer safe. Bill Gates’ Apeel just got approved for USDA-Certified Organic.” It’s worth noting that Gates is not associated with the food tech brand. Founded in 2012 by entrepreneur James Rogers, Apeel was awarded two grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2012 and 2015 that totaled less than $1.1 million. The brand also released a public message further distancing themselves from Gates in April 2024. “Bill Gates has zero involvement or ownership in Apeel. We’re a team who value honesty and transparency, dedicated to enhancing food accessibility and sustainability.” Of course the AP has done its own “Fact Check” and can you guess what they concluded? Do you think they tried to do damage control for Bill Gates? I don’t put any stake in this whatsoever and in fact like I always say these MSM “Fact Checks” are only useful in the sense that they tell you we’re actually right over the target and they’re in damage control mode, but to be fair here is what the AP wants you to believe: CLAIM: A safety data sheet for Apeel Sciences, a company that makes a protective coating used to keep fruits and vegetables fresh, shows that its product can cause eye damage and allergic skin reactions. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The safety document being cited is for an unrelated cleaning product that uses the same name. That product is made by a different, U.K.-based company. THE FACTS: California-based Apeel Sciences markets that its plant-based solution can keep fruits and vegetables fresh and at their prime longer — and that it’s edible, too. But social media posts are distorting the safety of that product, known as Edipeel, by conflating it with an unrelated cleaning product that shares a name with Apeel. “If you see the Apeel logo on any fruit and veg do not buy it, this is a Bill Gates and WEF company, this chemical makes things last 3x longer and cannot be washed off, in US and Canada at the moment,” a tweet reads. The tweet includes a screenshot of a safety data sheet for a product called “Apeel.” The document includes “Hazard statements” that include: “Causes serious eye damage,” “May cause an allergic skin reaction” and “Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.” The document being cited, however, is not for Apeel’s Edipeel. It was uploaded online by Evans Vanodine, a U.K. company that manufactures a product called “Apeel” that is a hard surface cleaner. That company’s logo and name appear on the safety data sheet as well. Apeel Sciences representatives emphasized that their produce-protecting product is not related to the cleaner and that it is safe to consume. The company uses plant lipids or plant oils naturally found in fruits and vegetables and creates a coating applied “to the surface of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to retain moisture and reduce oxidation,” said Jenny Du, co-founder of Apeel and senior vice president of operations. “Our product is also intended to be edible.” The coating consists of purified monoglycerides and diglycerides, which Du pointed out are also found in products such as infant formula; the compounds are designated by the Food and Drug Administration as a “generally recognized as safe”, or GRAS, food additive. In the U.S., Apeel’s coating is used on products such as avocados and apples. Apeel’s website offers product safety information sheets. Confusion with the unrelated cleaning product hasn’t been an issue until the most recent bout of misrepresentations online, Du said. She pointed out that there is also an Australian company that manufactures an odor-neutralizer sold as “APEEL” that could be stirring further confusion. “The unfortunate thing is of course you can have different companies with similar names, trademarked as such, when they are very different industrial classes,” said Du, who holds a Ph. D. in chemistry. Apeel Sciences did receive early developmental support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2012 and again in 2015.