What foods have been found to contain Glyphosate: Overview

Glyphosate, a chemical commonly found in some weed killers used by farmers, has raised concerns due to its potential impact on human health. Here are some key points about glyphosate and its presence in food:

1. Common Exposure: It is estimated that more than 80% of Americans have been exposed to glyphosate¹.
2. Foods Contaminated with Glyphosate:
   • Oat-Based Products: A study found glyphosate in more than 95% of oat-based food samples. This includes oat-based breakfast cereals, granolas, oat bars, and instant oats³.
   • Specific products tested include:
     • General Mills’ Cheerios: Contained 1,125.3 parts per billion (ppb) of glyphosate.
     • Kashi soft-baked oatmeal dark chocolate cookies: Contained 275.57 ppb.
     • Ritz Crackers: Contained 270.24 ppb².
3. Conflicting Evidence on Safety:
   • The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in 2016 that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic.”
   • However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains that glyphosate is “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.”
   • More research is needed to settle this debate¹.
4. Bayer’s Decision: Bayer, the company that owns the Roundup brand (which contains glyphosate), announced in 2021 that it would cease selling Roundup in the residential lawn and garden market by 2023. This decision was primarily due to risks to farmworkers and consumers from exposure to this toxic pesticide¹.
5. Avoiding Glyphosate:
   • To limit exposure, consider avoiding or minimizing consumption of foods known to contain glyphosate.
   • Some foods that have been found to contain glyphosate include oat cereals, granola bars, orange juice, crisps, crackers, and almonds⁵.

Remember that while there are concerns, scientific consensus on glyphosate’s safety remains elusive. Stay informed and make informed choices regarding your food consumption. 🌱🍽️.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 18/03/2024
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(2) What Foods Have Glyphosate? – Green Matters. https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-foods-have-glyphosate.
(3) Alarming Levels of Glyphosate Found in Popular American Foods. https://www.ecowatch.com/monsanto-glyphosate-cheerios-2093130379.html.
(4) How to Avoid Glyphosate in Food (UK) – Naturaler. https://naturaler.co.uk/avoid-glyphosate-food-uk/.
(5) Deadly Glyphosate In Your Food? There’s No Reason To Panic, New Review …. https://www.acsh.org/news/2021/08/18/deadly-glyphosate-your-food-theres-no-reason-panic-new-review-shows-15740.
(6) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/blackboard-with-the-chemical-formula-of-glyphosate-royalty-free-image/497123778.