2019-06-20

Pesticides uncovered in store brand cereal, beans, produce.


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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