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4 people hospitalized after chemical mix-up at Clearwater Whole Foods

Authorities said two cleaning chemicals reportedly were improperly mixed.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Multiple people were possibly exposed to chemicals Sunday afternoon at the Whole Foods store at Countryside Mall.

The Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department responded shortly after 5 p.m. to the mall off U.S. Highway 19 after a report that two cleaning chemicals were mixed, according to a news release.

The store was evacuated and crews assessed people for potential exposure.

Four people were taken to area hospitals as a precaution while two other people were evaluated at the scene but denied additional treatment.

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