Round Up Chemical Found in Common Cereals: What You Should Know

After jurors in California found Round Up (weed killer) to be responsible for a 46-year-old groundskeeper’s cancer, The Environmental Working Group conducted a test on several oat-based cereals and snack bars to detect any levels of the weed killer glyphosate. Out of the 61 samples tested, 48 had some levels of glyphosate in them.

Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Quaker Oats were among the list that had the highest levels of glyphosate in them. Organic cereals had the lowest levels while some organic cereals and snacks had no traces at all. To see the full list, visit the Environmental Working Group website.

Although any level of glyphosate sounds concerning, researchers and toxicologists have said the odds of someone getting cancer would be one in one million since the levels are very low.

It is not certain what, if any, regulations will be put in place for the use of this chemical.

Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product

If you can prove that your food related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.

A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you know have been injured or diagnosed with an illness due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.

Source: WebMD, “Roundup Chemical in Your Cereal: What to Know”