Farm Store on Instagram: "Using Ethephon to artificially ripen fruits is considered an illegal method if the fruit is directly sprayed or dipped into the chemical solution, which poses health risks like gastrointestinal issues and neurological effects due to residual chemical exposure. While Ethephon is an approved source for generating ethylene, the natural ripening hormone, it can only be used in approved chambers and within prescribed safety guidelines, such as the Standard Operating Procedur