Shocking pesticide levels in kids' cereals!
If you have kids and they eat cereal, check this out: Moms Across America and others supported independent testing of major cereals for levels of the carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting herbicide, glyphosate: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/cereal_test_results "The findings raise serious concerns about contamination in the food supply and highlight the urgent need for stronger regulations, accountability, increased testing, and a global ban on the carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting herbicide, glyphosate." Key findings: - Organic isn't necessarily better, sadly, for a variety of reasons (discussed in article). - Over 90% of popular American cereal brands tested positive for glyphosate residue - 6 out of 7 certified organic US cereal samples tested positive for glyphosate - Organic cereals Kashi and Cascadian Farms, had the highest levels of glyphosate, up to 235x the level that caused harm in lab studies - Breakfast cereals with the highest levels are owned by Kellogg’s and General Mills - Glyphosate use and lack of nutrients result in over-fortification of cereals with iron *Cereal ratings - worst to best:* Glyphosate Levels in U.S. Cereals: From Most to Least Contaminated 1. Kashi Cocoa Clusters Organic – 23.53 ppb 2. Cascadian Farm Honey Nut Cereal Organic – 22.05 ppb 3. Kellogg’s Fruit Loops – 13.77 ppb 4. Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon & Spice – 13.29 ppb 5. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes – 12.83 ppb 6. General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios – 11.26 ppb 7. Kashi Cinnamon Harvest Organic – 11.19 ppb 8. General Mills Cookie Crisp – 8.64 ppb 9. Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies – 7.38 ppb 10. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies – 5.32 ppb 11. GreenWise Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Organic – 3.34 ppb 12. Cascadian Farm Cinnamon Crunch Organic – 1.91 ppb 13. Nature’s Sunrise Crunchy Vanilla Organic – 1.81 ppb 14. GreenWise Corn Flakes Organic – Not Detected (ND) NOTE: This is not just an American problem. A follow-up study done in Europe showed high levels there too: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/glyphosate_in_kids_cereals