02/06/2026
The produce code that could be poisoning your family. Dr. Nisha Manek reveals a shocking truth about grocery store produce that most people never notice. When you see a four-digit code starting with 4 on your fruits and vegetables, it means they've been chemically treated for color preservation and shelf life extension. She discovered this after finding suspicious codes on her broccoli and sweet corn - foods she grew up eating fresh from the backyard in Kenya. Her advice? Don't risk it. For a few dollars, there's no safe way to remove these unknown chemicals, even with scrubbing.
Questions about food safety and health? Contact Dr. Nisha Manek at Nisha Manek MD: njmanek@aol.com. Visit nishamanekmd.com for more information.