Yikes!
Glyphosate
- Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide and a probable human carcinogen.
- 100% of oat cereal samples tested positive for glyphosate residue.
- 100% of pinto bean samples tested positive for glyphosate residue.
- These levels exceed the cancer risk benchmark dose for children stated by the Environmental Working Group by over 2 times (oat cereal) and 4.5 times (pinto beans).
Neonicotinoids
- Neonicotinoids are insecticides chemically similar to nicotine, associated with endocrine disruption and behavior disorders in children.
- 73% of applesauce samples tested positive for neonicotinoid residue.
- 80% of spinach samples tested positive for neonicotinoid residue.
Organophosphates
- Organophosphates are a class of pesticides that are so toxic to developing brains that scientists have called for a complete ban.
- 100% of applesauce samples tested positive for organophosphates.
- 61% of apple samples tested positive for organophosphates.
- 32% of spinach samples tested positive for organophosphates.
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