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Pesticides Stored Near Food: Grocery Store Hazard

A grocery displayed fire ant poison between chocolates and stuffed animals—dangerous and illegal. Report to Georgia Dept of Agriculture. Never store pesticides near food.

note the blue bags of fire ant poison between the chocolate and the toys

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