Glyphosate

High Concern

Pesticide

Also known as

glyphosateroundup

The concern

IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen. Linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma in farm workers. Residues found in oats, wheat, and many processed cereals. A 2018 court case awarded $289m damages to a school groundskeeper who developed cancer.

Read the source: IARC

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Glyphosate
glyphosate
roundup

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Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — IARC

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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