Once a word that most reporters could not pronounce, “glyphosate” is now a common household word, with new studies popping up monthly on the harms of this ingredient that is the most widely used herbicide in the world.

A new report by Friends of the Earth shares that U.S. food retail sector faces $219 billion risk from pesticides. Three new studies show why this is happening.

Moms Across America reveals alarming levels of glyphosate and pesticides found in top 20 fast food brand meals

ASHEVILLE, NC, octubre 11, 2023 - Moms Across America, a national nonprofit, today announced the results of testing for Glyphosate and pesticides in America’s fast food.

The educational nonprofit has initiated an extensive testing program on the country’s top twenty, highest grossing fast food brands, as listed by the QSR50, in addition to California’s In-N-Out Burger, which is ranked #33. Forty-two samples of 21 brands were tested for the most widely used herbicide in the world, glyphosate, 236 agrochemicals, 4 heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, and mineral content. The top ten brands were additionally tested for 104 commonly used veterinary drugs and hormones, B Vitamins, and calories.

On Monday, octubre 9, Moms Across America reported alarming levels of veterinary drugs and hormones found in meals served at the top 10 most frequented fast food restaurants. Today’s report reveals results for the glyphosate and pesticide portion of the testing program.

Glyphosate results summary:

• 100% of the top 20 ( +1) fast food brands contained alarming glyphosate residues.
• Studies show that .1 ppb of glyphosate causes animal liver and organ damage.
• The highest levels detected- 213.58 ppb and 225.53 ppb, totaling 439.11 in two samples- were in Panera Bread, a self-proclaimed proprietor of "good food" and "clean, wholesome foods."
• The second highest levels of glyphosate were found in Arby's sandwiches- 124.2 and 99 ppb, totaling 223.33 ppb. Dairy Queen and Little Caesar’s were nearly tied for third highest, at 126 ppb and 128 ppb total glyphosate detected, respectively.
• The lowest levels were found in Chipotle meals, totaling 4.65 ppb for both samples, which is 94.4 times lower than the highest levels, 439.11 ppb, detected in Panera Bread. Chipotle was one of the first fast food restaurants to advertise non-GMO and organic ingredients.
• Next lowest were Panda Express and McDonald's at 4.75 and 5.58 ppb, respectively.The total amount of glyphosate detected in 42 samples was 2089 ppb, a level over 20,000 times higher than the amount (.1 ppb) that has been found to cause severe organ damage, specifically liver disease, in animal studies (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-014-0014-5.).

The full lab report on glyphosate and AMPA can be found here.

Pesticide results summary:

• 76% of fast food brands contained at least trace levels of 27 different kinds of harmful pesticides.
• Los niveles más altos se encontraron en las pizzas Domino's y Pizza Hut.
• The “healthier” fast food companies, Panera Bread, In-N-Out and Chipotle, all had either trace or detectable and concerning levels of pesticides.
• The side effects from these pesticides in animal studies include symptoms such as loss of balance, irritable behavior, gut dysbiosis, metabolic disorders, coma, and death.

The full lab report of pesticide results can be found here.

“Moms Across America is concerned about the risk of consuming fast food, as the levels of glyphosate and pesticides found in these popular fast food brands may be a significant contributing factor to the rise of liver disease and organ damage in America,” said Zen Honeycutt, Founder and Executive director of Moms Across America. “Even more concerning are the potential effects of children eating school lunches provided by fast food brands on a daily basis.”

Commissioned by Moms Across America and its supporters, Children’s Health Defense and the Centner Academy, the Fast Food Testing Program tested two types of samples- three to four meals of each type- from each of 21 locations across the United States. Samples were shipped to the Health Research Institute in their original packaging, untouched and frozen.

Moms Across America is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
For press inquiries, contact Mara Quigley, Steve Allen Media at [email protected] or 661.255.8283

Un relato de nuestro proceso de investigación y hallazgos

Por Irene Fearnley y el equipo de Moms Across America

No es ningún secreto que cocinar las comidas en casa es más rentable que salir a comer. Pero, ¿qué pasa si quieres comer un 100% de productos orgánicos? ¿No es eso más caro? 

In our new research, we show that it is still more cost-effective even if the ingredients are 100% organic. In addition to helping your wallet, cooking meals at home also has the potential for significant health benefits; since you yourself are in control of the products and ingredients you buy, it is easier to make eating organic, non-GMO whole foods a priority. When it comes to eating your meals outside the home, you may be inundated with unhealthy and non-sustainably grown options like the fare offered at fast-food chains. Even at other restaurants, you can never be too sure about the types of ingredients being used and where they are sourced from. To put it plainly, when you decide to cook from home you are making the decision that is truly best for your health and that of your family. 

Cuando a un miembro de la familia se le diagnosticó recientemente una enfermedad renal, me pregunté si los pesticidas rociados en su HOA podrían haber contribuido a la enfermedad. Cuando obtuve los registros de paisajismo de la Asociación de propietarios, como verá en la carta a continuación, me sorprendió. Me di cuenta de que los miles de galones de estos productos químicos tóxicos, en su mayoría rociados alrededor del centro de servicios comunitarios donde se encuentra la piscina al aire libre, probablemente estaban cayendo a la piscina. Mi familiar nadaba en esa piscina varias veces a la semana durante el clima cálido, que en Florida era frecuente. Creo que el agua de la piscina al aire libre podría ser una fuente importante de exposición a productos químicos tóxicos para el control de plagas y jardinería, lo que contribuye a problemas de salud crónicos.

Al pasar por este proceso, me he dado cuenta de que las personas de todo el país podrían beneficiarse si pudiéramos analizar el agua de la piscina en varias asociaciones de propietarios para detectar los pesticidas tóxicos que están usando para matar las malas hierbas y las plagas. Podríamos convencer a los gerentes de HOA y al paisajista de que se cambien a alternativas más seguras (proporcionamos un lista de muchas opciones) y podríamos marcar la diferencia para que cientos o miles de comunidades sean más saludables.

Esperamos fervientemente que lea la siguiente carta, utilice una versión de la misma para su HOA (después de obtener sus registros de HOA) y se asocie con nosotros para crear comunidades saludables.

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Los descubrimientos de J Douzelet y GE Séralini:

Se propone una primera descripción de los gustos de 11 plaguicidas. Primero son detectados en agua, diluidos frescos a los niveles encontrados en los vinos, por 36 profesionales del vino o la cocina en 195 pruebas a ciegas en diferentes períodos.

Son los pesticidas que se encuentran con mayor frecuencia en los vinos de nuestro experimento. Algunos animales pueden detectar pesticidas y cambiar su comportamiento en respuesta. Para averiguar si los humanos también pueden detectar pesticidas por su sabor en los vinos, se llevó a cabo un experimento de tres pasos.

Esperamos que tenga unas vacaciones maravillosas y tenga la oportunidad de descansar. Desafortunadamente, la FDA nunca cesa sus travesuras.

Moms all across America have tried to take care of their children by requesting to have their children's urine tested for glyphosate and their doctors have said they cannot do the tests. They have asked labs directly to do the glyphosate tests on urine and they have said no. American Moms have not been able to test their own children or their own urine for the most widely used chemical pesticides on the planet... until now.

¿Quiere que le analicen la orina, el agua del grifo, la leche materna u otros líquidos para detectar glifosato y otras toxinas?

¡Usted puede! Es fácil. 

	Laboratorios HRI El Instituto de Investigación en Salud se estableció en 2017 y es un laboratorio 501(c)3 sin fines de lucro que ofrece investigación, educación y servicios. Es un laboratorio clínico Certificado CLIA de Alta Complejidad y un laboratorio analítico acreditado ISO/IEC 17025: 2017.
	Prueba de proyecto de desintoxicación Pruebas caseras de glifosato para alimentos y agua Pruebas capilares de glifosato y otros pesticidas Metodología validada LC / MS / MS. Certificación libre de residuos de glifosato. ¡Solicite a sus marcas favoritas que se certifiquen!
	Laboratorios Great Plains, Inc.   Ofrece pruebas para metales pesados y productos químicos.  Solicite precios especiales para los partidarios de Moms Across America.
	Allergytest.co  Escuchamos que este laboratorio hace un buen trabajo probando alergias en el cabello.

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Mensajero de Claremont, febrero 13, 2015. ¿No más pesticidas en Claremont, CA?

Blog invitado de Evaggelos Vallianatos, autor de "Poison Spring" y denunciante de la EPA

Evangellos will also be on our International Cofnerence Call to Action on mayo 2, 2015 at Moms Meetups at over 100  locations around the country. https://www.facebook.com/events/995523350463763/