Monsanto has been using carcinogenic gylycophosphare weed killer that is also found in roundup in our daily foods that is packed in boxes.
Below is a complete list of foods that contain glyphosate residues. I’ve combined data from both the report EWG released, as well as the reports released from Food Democracy Now! and the group’s “Detox Project.”
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EWG Report (source):
• Granola
– Back to Nature Classic Granola– Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds– Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters– Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats ‘n Honey– KIND Vanilla, Blueberry Clusters with Flax Seeds
– Back to Nature Classic Granola– Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds– Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters– Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats ‘n Honey– KIND Vanilla, Blueberry Clusters with Flax Seeds
• Instant Oats– Giant Instant Oatmeal, Original Flavor
– Quaker Dinosaur Eggs, Brown Sugar, Instant Oatmeal
– Umpqua Oats, Maple Pecan– Market Pantry Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream
– Quaker Dinosaur Eggs, Brown Sugar, Instant Oatmeal
– Umpqua Oats, Maple Pecan– Market Pantry Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream
• Oat Breakfast Cereal
– Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal– Lucky Charms– Barbara’s Multigrain Spoonfuls, Original, Cereal– Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran oat cereal
– Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal– Lucky Charms– Barbara’s Multigrain Spoonfuls, Original, Cereal– Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran oat cereal
• Snack Bars
– KIND Oats & Honey with Toasted Coconut– Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Oats ‘n Honey– Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip granola bar– Kellogg’s Nutrigrain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Strawberry
– KIND Oats & Honey with Toasted Coconut– Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Oats ‘n Honey– Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip granola bar– Kellogg’s Nutrigrain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Strawberry
• Whole Oats
– Quaker Steel Cut Oats– Quaker Old Fashioned Oats– Bob’s Red Mill Steel Cut Oats– Nature’s Path Organic Old Fashioned Organic Oats– Whole Foods Bulk Bin conventional rolled oats– Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (4 samples tested)
– Quaker Steel Cut Oats– Quaker Old Fashioned Oats– Bob’s Red Mill Steel Cut Oats– Nature’s Path Organic Old Fashioned Organic Oats– Whole Foods Bulk Bin conventional rolled oats– Bob’s Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (4 samples tested)
EWG Second Report (source):
– Quaker Simply Granola Oats
– Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon & Spice
– Quaker Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon
– Quaker Real Medleys Super Grains Banana Walnut
– Quaker Overnight Oats Raisin Walnut & Honey Heaven
– Quaker Overnight Oats Unsweetened with Chia Seeds
– Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar
– Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut
– Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
– Very Berry Cheerios
– Chocolate Cheerios
– Frosted Cheerios
– Fruity Cheerios
– Honey Nut Cheerios
– Cheerios Oat Crunch Cinnamon
– Quaker Chewy S’mores
– Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
– Quaker Breakfast Squares Soft Baked Bars Peanut Butter
– Quaker Breakfast Flats Crispy Snack Bars Cranberry Almond
– Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cinnamon & Spice
– Quaker Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon
– Quaker Real Medleys Super Grains Banana Walnut
– Quaker Overnight Oats Raisin Walnut & Honey Heaven
– Quaker Overnight Oats Unsweetened with Chia Seeds
– Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar
– Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut
– Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
– Very Berry Cheerios
– Chocolate Cheerios
– Frosted Cheerios
– Fruity Cheerios
– Honey Nut Cheerios
– Cheerios Oat Crunch Cinnamon
– Quaker Chewy S’mores
– Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
– Quaker Breakfast Squares Soft Baked Bars Peanut Butter
– Quaker Breakfast Flats Crispy Snack Bars Cranberry Almond
Moms Across America (source):
– Tropicana Orange Juice– Minute Maid Orange Juice– Stater Bros Orange Juice– Signature Farms Orange Juice– Kirkland Orange Juice
Food Democracy Now! and The Detox Project (source):
– Original Cheerios– Honey Nut Cheerios– Wheaties– Trix– Annie’s Gluten Free Bunny Cookies Cocoa & Vanilla– Kellog’s Corn Flakes– Kellog’s Raisin Bran– Kashi Organic Promise– Kellog’s Special K– Kellog’s Frosted Flakes– Cheez-It Original– Cheez-It Whole Grain– Kashi Soft Bake Cookies, Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate– Ritz Crackers– Triscuit Crackers– Oreo Original– Oreo Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich Cookies– Oreo Double Stuf Golden Sandwich Cookies– Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips (Frito-Lay)– Lay’s: Kettle Cooked Original– Doritos: Cool Ranch– Fritos (Original) (100% Whole Grain)– Goldfish crackers original (Pepperidge Farm)– Goldfish crackers colors– Goldfish crackers Whole Grain– Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies– Oatmeal Cookies Gluten Free– 365 Organic Golden Round Crackers– Back to Nature Crispy Cheddar Crackers
Other Brands/Products and Miscellaneous:
– Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams (source)– Tampons (source)– Non-organic cotton clothing products (source)– Rainwater (source)– Groundwater supplies (source)
How To Steer Clear of Glyphosate in Foods
Glyphosate contamination cannot be removed by washing (it is absorbed into the plant while it’s growing). It also is not broken down by cooking or baking.
In order to avoid glyphosate in food, follow the pointers below:
1. Always Look for Non-GMO Project Verified
If you’re purchasing a processed food item (that is, something boxed, bagged or canned), you can make sure it doesn’t contain GMO ingredients by looking for the Non-GMO Project Verified symbol (see below).
2. Certified Organic is Better Than Non-Organic
By purchasing certified organic foods, you’ll be rest assured that your food doesn’t contain any glyphosate-containing chemicals. Unfortunately, glyphosate use is so rampant, that some organic foods may contain small amounts of glyphosate residues (say, from neighboring crops). The good news is that organic foods contain much lower levels of glyphosate compared to their conventional counterparts.
3. Look for Glyphosate Residue Free Labels
The Detox Project, a research and certification platform that uses an FDA-registered food-testing lab to test for toxic chemicals launched their own “Glyphosate Residue Free” label. This label offers more transparency and assures the purchaser that they’re not getting any glyphosate in the food they’re buying. While these labels aren’t mainstream, the Detox Project is working with food manufacturers and grocery chains to get this label on more products.
