Study Shows Widespread Contamination of Glyphosate Weedkiller in California Wine
Shocking Discovery: Glyphosate Contaminates California Wines!
Moms Across America releases bombshell findings today! Furthermore, their new study tests ten major California wines. Alarmingly, every sample contains glyphosate. Additionally, this chemical serves as Roundup’s “active” ingredient. Moreover, 700 other herbicides use this probable carcinogen.
No Wine Type Escapes Contamination
The results shock wine enthusiasts everywhere! Surprisingly, conventional wines show contamination. Meanwhile, organic wines test positive too. Even biodynamic wines contain this toxin. Therefore, no wine category remains untouched by this chemical.
The Testing Proves Reliable
Scientists used established testing protocols! Specifically, they matched German beer testing methods. Consequently, their results stand on solid scientific ground. Notably, those German tests found glyphosate in all 14 beers examined.
Conventional Wines Show Dramatically Higher Levels
The numbers reveal a striking difference! In fact, conventional wines contain alarming amounts. Shockingly, the highest conventional sample tests 28 times higher than organic options. Hence, growing methods clearly impact contamination levels.
Cancer Concerns Cannot Be Ignored
The World Health Organization classified glyphosate as problematic! Indeed, they declared it a probable carcinogen in 2015. Nevertheless, this chemical continues appearing in our food and drinks. Subsequently, consumers face unwitting exposure through everyday products.
What This Means For Wine Lovers
Wine drinkers deserve this crucial information! Obviously, conventional wines carry substantially higher risk. Meanwhile, organic options show lower but still detectable levels. Therefore, consumers must weigh these findings when making purchases.
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Because Roundup/glyphosate is not permitted on organic or biodynamic vineyards, the results are unexpected and can only be explained by the drift of chemical sprays from neighboring vineyards. This could mean legal ramifications for the contamination and devaluation of another company’s product.
100% of Wine Tested Showed Positive Results
Alarming Truth About Herbicide Toxicity Revealed!
Zen Honeycutt sounds the alarm on hidden dangers! Furthermore, the Moms Across America Director shares shocking findings. Specifically, glyphosate detection indicates something worse. Moreover, it signals the presence of numerous toxic co-formulants.
The Hidden Multiplier Effect
These co-formulants pack a devastating punch! In fact, they accompany every glyphosate-based herbicide application. Consequently, our exposure extends beyond just one chemical. Meanwhile, independent research confirms this disturbing reality.
The Staggering Toxicity Factor
The numbers are absolutely staggering! Remarkably, these herbicide formulations demonstrate extreme toxicity. Additionally, they prove 1000 times more harmful than glyphosate alone. Therefore, previous safety assessments drastically underestimate actual dangers.
What This Means For Families
Parents face invisible threats in everyday products! Subsequently, foods with glyphosate residue carry multiple toxic hitchhikers. Hence, conventional safety testing misses the real danger. Undoubtedly, this revelation demands immediate action from regulators.
Co-Formulants
In addition, French scientist Gilles-Éric Seralini and his team have also discovered that these co-formulants are also endocrine hormone disruptors. Most notably which lead to breast cancer, miscarriages, birth defects and many other health issues. There should be zero glyphosate and related chemicals in our wine, food or personal products.”
Consumers may wonder how Roundup/glyphosate is getting into their wine. Roundup/glyphosate is sprayed every year in conventional vineyards. A 1-2 ft strip is sprayed on either side of the grape vines which are planted in rows, to kill weeds when the vines are dormant in late winter or early spring. According to plant pathologist, Don Huber from Purdue University, the vine stems are inevitably sprayed in this process and the Roundup is likely absorbed through the roots and bark of the vines from where it is translocated into the leaves and grapes.
Wrapping Up
The worst part is all the wines tested were from the Napa Valley, Sonoma and Mendocino County areas. According to the CA Dept of Health, breast cancer rates in the Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties. For it is 10 to 20 percent higher than the national average. Because 700 lawsuits are currently pending against Monsanto. Essentially for the connection between non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Roundup.
Currently the FDA does not require end product testing or labeling for pesticides. Therefore, the public is unable to know the type or amount of any pesticides that are present in the wines.
Moms Across America and other groups also call for the protection of organic and biodynamic brands. In addition, farm workers and consumers are all requesting that all food producers STOP spraying toxic chemicals on their crops.
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2016
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2 responses to “Glyphosate in Wine: Understanding the Contamination Risks”
Worrying stuff!
Beyond worrying. Beyond.