Weed-Killing Chemical Found in Even More Kid-Friendly Cereals, Granola Bars

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Weed-Killing Chemical Found in Even More Kid-Friendly Cereals, Granola Bars
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Learn about which of your kids' favorite snacks may actually pose a health threat to them.

Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars, Maple Brown Sugar—566 ppbNature Valley Baked Oat Bites—389 ppbNature Valley Crunchy granola bars, Peanut Butter—312 ppbNature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Cherry—275 ppbNature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Blueberry—206 ppbNature Valley Granola Peanut Butter Creamy & Crunchy—198 ppbNature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut granola bars, Cashew—158 ppbNature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars, Dark...

Glyphosate is used mostly as a weedkiller on genetically modified corn and soybeans, but it’s also sprayed on oats just before harvest as a drying agent. It kills the crop and dries it out so it can be harvested sooner, which may increase the likelihood that glyphosate ends up in these foods. Since last August, the EWGhave awarded more than $2.

Since the EWG has brought these findings to light, it has raised the million dollar question: Does glyphosate cause cancer? Certain scientific groups and reports say there is a link between the two, but others aren’t sold. Most published research has concluded that the chemical isn't a health threat at low levels, which is how consumers are typically exposed to it.

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