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Veggie Anti-Bacterial

kitjv - 2-12-2009 at 12:10 PM

I am looking for an effective product in which to soak leafy vegetables to kill any bacterial associated with contaminated irrigation water & other field contaminants. Bleach is effective but obviously can impart an unwanted taste.

Thank you.

Sold in many grocery stores.

BMG - 2-12-2009 at 02:17 PM

Used on the mainland by most of my wife's family.

DianaT - 2-12-2009 at 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by BMG
Used on the mainland by most of my wife's family.


That is what we use both north and south of the border.

Not afraid of a little dirt and a few bacteria, but after knowing someone who worked for the Dept of Labor inspecting farms, and hearing about the hygiene of the workers when the outhouses are on the other side of the field, well, that is when we decided to use it on both sides of the border.

Remember, many workers are paid according to how much they pick, so taking time to walk across a large field to use the outhouse reduces the paycheck.

[Edited on 2-12-2009 by jdtrotter]

comitan - 2-12-2009 at 02:33 PM

The CCC in La Paz has an antibacterial in the veggie section.

kitjv - 2-12-2009 at 03:49 PM

Thank you. I will follow up.
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Originally posted by BMG
Used on the mainland by most of my wife's family.

kitjv - 2-12-2009 at 04:05 PM

Is this available in the U.S.? A Google search turned up nothing.

Thanks.
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Originally posted by BMG
Used on the mainland by most of my wife's family.

BMG - 2-12-2009 at 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by kitjv
Is this available in the U.S.? A Google search turned up nothing.

I don't think it is but not sure. You can find it in many grocery stores in MX in various sizes. Just a few drops in water do the job. If traveling, just take some ziplocks and buy a tiny bottle here. It's not expensive and shouldn't be too hard to find.

DianaT - 2-12-2009 at 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by BMG
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Originally posted by kitjv
Is this available in the U.S.? A Google search turned up nothing.

I don't think it is but not sure. You can find it in many grocery stores in MX in various sizes. Just a few drops in water do the job. If traveling, just take some ziplocks and buy a tiny bottle here. It's not expensive and shouldn't be too hard to find.


We have never bought any in the US---just use what we brought back from Mexico or a few drops of bleach.

Also, we bought a much bigger bottle in Wal-Mart or Costco in Ensenada and it has lasted, and lasted, and lasted. It has lasted so long I don't remember which store. :lol:

I know many say don't use bleach, but a few drops does not leave a taste---we also use a little in our water tanks.