Fact Check: YOU CAN'T WASH THE CHEMICALS OFF YOUR FRUIT ANYMORE, THEY'RE GROWN INTO IT

Claim: YOU CAN'T WASH THE CHEMICALS OFF YOUR FRUIT ANYMORE, THEY'RE GROWN INTO IT

Verdict: Correct (90% confidence)

Explanation: According to CNN, systemic pesticides are absorbed through the roots and leaves of a plant, becoming part of the fruit and cannot be washed off. This supports the claim that chemicals are 'grown into' the fruit. The National Pesticide Information Center notes that washing can reduce pesticide residues on the surface but does not address absorbed pesticides, which aligns with the claim's implication that washing is ineffective for systemic chemicals. Therefore, the evidence supports the claim tha...