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‘Disturbing’: Weedkiller Ingredient Tied to Cancer Found in 80% of US Urine Samples
More than 80% of urine samples drawn from children and adults in a US health study contained a weedkilling chemical linked to cancer, a finding scientists have called “disturbing” and “concerning”. Source: The Guardian The report by a unit of the Centers for Disease...
The Poison in Our Daily Bread: Glyphosate Contamination Widespread in Essential Foods
The results of the most comprehensive glyphosate testing of food products ever conducted in the U.S. were released by The Detox Project on Tuesday, in a detailed report that shows the true levels of weedkiller contamination in essential foods sold by some of the top...
Major French Study Finds Over 99% Glyphosate Contamination in General Population
In one of the largest studies on glyphosate contamination in a human population, the world’s most used weedkiller was found in over 99% of the general public in France, with a total of over 6,800 urine samples having been tested. The study, published recently in...
What is really in pea protein supplements?
There is a serious lack of transparency in the food and supplement industries globally on the issue of pesticide residues in their products. However, that is about to change! The Detox Project, working in coordination with partners, is testing a range of best-selling...
Glyphosate Residue Free Certification Sees Record Growth with $336 Million Market Increase
The Glyphosate Residue Free market grew by a massive 170% year on year, with an increase of market size from $197 Million to $533 Million. The Detox Project released their latest data on the Glyphosate Residue Free certification market on Tuesday, after reviewing Q1...
Most of UK’s Fruits and Vegetables Contain a Mixture of Pesticides
UK citizens are being exposed to potentially harmful mixtures of pesticides that can currently be found in almost all grapes, oranges and herbs, according to a new report based on official government data. Researchers singled out the twelve fruit and vegetables most...