Glyphosate Unveiled: Contrasting Approaches in Europe and the US

Hey there,

Ready to uncover the truth about glyphosate?

Here are some eye-opening stats to ponder:

🌱 Glyphosate use has skyrocketed 100 times since the late '70s.
🥣 Ever had a hearty bowl of oatmeal for breakfast? Chances are, you've been unwittingly consuming high levels of glyphosate. A staggering 95% of oat-based food samples have been found to contain this chemical, with some even crossing the 1,000 ppb threshold. Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, for instance, contains 833 ppb of glyphosate. 
🧪 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has labeled glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans."

What's been going on recently?

Lately, Bayer (the parent company of Monsanto) has been grappling with lawsuits, like the one where they were held liable for $332 million in damages, as a California jury ruled in favor of a man who claimed his cancer resulted from Roundup exposure. This is the third such legal blow for Bayer.

Monsanto, now under Bayer's umbrella, has tried to defend glyphosate's safety, but mounting evidence suggests it's far from harmless.

So, why the contrasting stance between the US and Europe on glyphosate?

Here's the kicker: Europe, recognizing the potential health risks, has chosen to ban glyphosate. They've put their citizens' well-being first and taken a proactive approach to safeguard their environment.

Meanwhile, in the United States, glyphosate is still allowed despite mounting evidence of its harmful effects. One reason for this difference may be the influence of powerful agrochemical companies and the complexities of regulatory processes. These factors have contributed to a slower response in the US.

We shouldn't have to worry about glyphosate lurking in our children's baby food and affecting the health of our families. It's time for us all to be aware of what's happening.

Check out the map I've shared below with the pinned countries that have already banned glyphosate. 🗺️

Let's learn about what is really in our food supply and make informed choices for a safer, healthier future.

Pinned countries have banned glyphosate.