Raised vegetable beds

Can I use treated wood, which will have contact with the soil, for my raised garden beds? I want them to hold up against insects and moisture. Can the treated agents leak into the soil and contaminate the vegetables? Is this a big issue?

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#1 Comment By kh0001 On 07/31/2016 @ 5:02 pm

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