Americans Soaked Through with Carcinogenic Herbicides    

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  • The carcinogen herbicide 2,4-D can be found in the bodies of one in three Americans (George Washington University)

    • "One out of Three People Exposed to Potentially Harmful Pesticide," GWToday, George Washington University Milken School of Public Health (11 February 2022).

  • This widespread weed killer has been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and birth defects

    Marlaina S. Freisthler, C. Rebecca Robbins, Charles M. Benbrook, Heather A. Young, David M. Haas, Paul D. Winchester & Melissa J. Perry, "Association between increasing agricultural use of 2,4-D and population biomarkers of exposure: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001–2014," Environmental Health 21, 23 (2022).

  • Cancel-linked glyphostates found at highest levels in breakfast cereals sold by Quaker, Kelloggs, and General Mills

    • Oliver Milman, "Weedkiller found in wide range of breakfast foods aimed at children," The Guardian, (16 August 2018).

  • 80% of food products tested deemed unsafe for children by Environmental Working Group

    • Alex Formuzis, "Roundup for Breakfast, Part 2: In New Tests, Weed Killer Found in All Kids’ Cereals Sampled" Environmental Working Group.