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Aluminum Outdoor Galvanized Metal Raised Garden Bed with Open Bottom #928254

Asked April 13, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT

I am trying to find an alternative to direct ground or wooden bed planting. Are there issue with food comtamination when using Aluminum Outdoor Galvanized Metal bed? Thank you. Alain

Lane County Oregon

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This product should be completely safe since the toxic aluminum is coated with zinc.

Patricia Patterson Replied April 14, 2026, 12:39 PM EDT

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Aluminum Outdoor Galvanized Metal Raised Garden Bed with Open Bottom #928254

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