GEORGIA (WALB) - The Healthy Florida First website released new information about the pesticide “Glyphosate” found in popular brands of bread.

Defining Glyphosate

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the following regarding Glyphosate.

Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds and grasses. It has been registered as a pesticide in the U.S. since 1974.”

Farmers, or individuals who grow crops, use Glyphosate because it is important for the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and glyphosate-resistant field crops such as corn and soybeans.

“It is effective at managing invasive and noxious weeds. In addition, glyphosate breaks down in the environment, can be used for no-till and low-till farming, which can reduce soil erosion, and facilitates integrated pest management.”

Brands containing Glyphosate

Below is a list of brands of bread, the type of bread, and whether they contain Glyphosate or not.

1. Nature’s Own
   1. Butter Bread
2. Nature’s Own
   1. Perfectly Crafted White
3. Dave’s Killer Bread
   1. White Done Right
4. Dave’s Killer Bread
   1. 21 Whole grain
5. Wonder Bread
   1. Classic White
6. Sara Lee
7. Sara Lee
   1. Artesano White
      1. Levels were below method detection limit (= non-detect)
8. Pepperidge Farm
   1. Farmhouse Hearty White
      1. Levels were below method detection limit (= non-detect)

Below you can find the “Exposing Bread Toxins” page from Healthy Florida First:

Safe for human consumption?

Scientists from the EPA evaluated glyphosate to determine if it is safe for human consumption. They found the following:

• No risks of concern to human health from current uses of glyphosate
• No indication that children are more sensitive to glyphosate
• No evidence that glyphosate causes cancer in humans
• No indication that glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor

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