Moms Across America, one of the leading MAHA groups, releases new glyphosate test results for USA, UK, France, and German popular children’s cereals. The non-profit organization of mothers recently revealed lab results showing that 90% of American children’s cereals tested contained glyphosate residues.  Eager to find safer, cleaner sources, the group decided to commission testing for popular children’s cereals from Europe. Given that Europe is often seen as a global leader in food safety—restricting dyes, additives, and chemicals like BHT—the group anticipated lower glyphosate levels in their cereals.

Founding Executive Director of Moms Across America Zen Honeycutt stated, “We were shocked to find higher levels of glyphosate, especially in UK and French cereals, and any at all in Germany’s cereals. We had hoped that, considering the considerable activism and awareness of glyphosate in both France and Germany, their cereals would be glyphosate-free, and we Americans could learn from their practices. Instead, we are calling for international discussion with trading partners to discontinue the use of glyphosate as a drying agent and for agricultural use.”

Seven types of popular children’s cereals from each country: the UK, France, and Germany were tested at an accredited USA laboratory and compared to USA cereals, all of which were similar in ingredients and flavors.

Key Findings:

• UK cereal tests revealed the most prevalent, highest quantity of glyphosate-laced levels despite their “cleaner” ingredient policies.
• UK Quaker Oatmeal contained 513 ppb glyphosate — over 5,100x higher than levels known to cause harm.
• France’s Nestlé Cookie Crisp had the highest single amount, at 732 ppb —more than 7,300x higher than levels shown to cause organ damage and hormone disruption, and 7 times higher than regulation levels.
• 90% of U.S. cereals tested were contaminated with glyphosate — some organic options had the highest levels, revealing fraudulent labeling.
• Children’s breakfast foods show glyphosate at levels linked to organ damage, non alcoholic liver disease, and hormone disruption in animal studies.
• Even Europe, known for banning dyes & additives, and restricting glyphosate use residentially, fails to protect children from glyphosate.

Why such high levels? Is Geoengineering Connected to High Glyphosate Contamination?

In a discussion with a MAA supporter and UK nutritionist, an important point was made. After reviewing the cereal test results, the health expert asserted that the geoengineering campaign, to “block out the sun” in the name of preventing climate change, a fervent endeavor by UK officials for years, could be strongly connected. She asserted that the cloudy weather, which had recently significantly increased, would increase dampness in crops and the use of glyphosate as a drying agent before harvest on grain crops, resulting in increased residue levels in cereals. Additional testing of mycotoxins in UK grains, which show high levels, also indicates high levels of mold due to damp, wet weather and the presence of glyphosate.

According to Michael McNeil of Ag Advisory and Triada World, even low levels of glyphosate use increase the presence of Fusarium, an opportunistic human fungal pathogen. The byproducts of this mold are harmful mycotoxins, which can cause chronic illness, birth defects, gastrointestinal distress, immune disorders, neurotoxicity, kidney damage, cancer, stunted growth in humans, and death.

On its own however, at ultra low levels in both animals and/or humans, glyphosate has been linked to non alcoholic liver disease, over ten types of cancer, endocrine disruption, birth defects, miscarriages, pre-term births, sperm damage, neurological damage, and many more health impacts.

Clearly, any level of glyphosate is dangerous for human health and should be avoided in farming, community use, and meals.

Glyphosate History and Health Impact:

Glyphosate was first introduced by Monsanto in 1974, and it spread globally very quickly. In Europe, glyphosate-based herbicides started being used in the mid-to-late 1970s, with widespread adoption across EU countries by the 1980s. Europe, like much of the world, is facing a cancer crisis. Nearly one in two Europeans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime—a rate on par with the United States. From 1995 to 2018, new cancer cases in Europe rose by about 50%. Though Europe comprises only about 9%-10% of the global population, it accounts for roughly 22–23% of all cancer cases and 20–20.4% of global cancer deaths. In 2022, Europe recorded approximately 4.47 million new cancer cases and about 1.97 million deaths, compared to the U.S.'s roughly 1.83 million cases and 600,970 deaths.

Glyphosate is Causing a Global Health Crisis

This data makes it clear: glyphosate contamination is not a regional issue, but a global one. Its widespread use in food systems is contributing to an escalating public health crisis that no country can afford to ignore. While Europe has led in removing certain toxic additives from foods, it has failed to protect its citizens from glyphosate—the most widely used herbicide in the world and one linked to cancer, organ damage, and hormone disruption. If we are serious about protecting human health, glyphosate must be banned not just in one country or region, but worldwide.

Stephanie Seneff PhD, commented on the findings:

"I applaud Moms Across America for taking a leadership role in testing cereals from both Europe and the US for glyphosate levels. What becomes very clear is that more testing is urgently needed. Is the 732 ppb glyphosate contamination in France's sample of Nestlé cookie Crisp a rare outlier or a typical value? All of these countries' governments need to step up to the plate and measure glyphosate levels in multiple samples of various cereals to be able to formally evaluate just how bad the problem is. I am very pleasantly surprised that the US was not the worst offender." -Dr. Stephanie Seneff, MIT Senior Research Scientist and author of the book on glyphosate, Toxic Legacy.

Here Is How Cereal Brands Compare - USA v. UK and EU:

Oatmeal

1. United Kingdom – Quaker Oatmeal, Sweet Cinnamon: 513.05 ppb (+512,950% higher than France, and the .1ppb that’s been shown to cause organ damage and sex hormone changes)
2. Germany – Dr. Oetker Vitalis Classic Porridge: 17.10 ppb
3. United States – Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon & Spice: 13.29 ppb
4. France – Quaker Oats: ND

Honey Nut Cheerios (or its equivalent)

1. United Kingdom – Nestlé Cheerios Honey, Whole Grains: 331.60 ppb (+331,500% higher than Germany, and the .1ppb that’s been shown to cause organ damage and sex hormone changes)
2. United States – General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios: 11.26 ppb
3. France – Nestlé Miel Cheerios: 2.42 ppb
4. Germany – Classic Honey Rings Knuspringe: Trace

Cocoa Krispies (or it’s equivalent)

1. France – Kellogg’s Coco Pops Chocos: 58.32 ppb (+691% higher than U.S. and +58,220% higher than 0.1ppb)
2. Germany – Kellogg’s Choco Krispies Chocos: 50.68 ppb
3. United Kingdom – Kellogg’s Coco Pops: 11.53 ppb
4. United States – Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies: 7.38 ppb

Cookie Crisp

1. France – Nestlé Cookie Crisp: 732.71 ppb (+732,710% higher than Germany and 0.1ppb)
2. United States – General Mills Cookie Crisp: 8.64 ppb
3. United Kingdom – Nestlé Cookie Crisp: Trace
4. Germany – Nestlé Cookie Crisp (35% Vollkorn): Trace

The Nestlé Cookie Crisp cereal tested in France contained 732.71 ppb of glyphosate, which is over seven times higher than the general Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of 100 ppb for most solid foods in France. While this level does not exceed the MRLs for certain grains with higher tolerances, the reality of daily consumption makes the risk much greater. Children often eat multiple servings of cereal in a single day, sometimes combined with other foods that may also contain glyphosate residues. These repeated exposures can easily accumulate, pushing total intake well above safe thresholds and increasing the potential for cancer, organ damage, hormone disruption, and other long-term health effects.

French international researcher, Professor Gilles-Eric Seralini, commented,

“My research teams have published (papers on www.seralini.fr) that glyphosate does not function as an isolated toxic in glyphosate-based herbicides, as well as in other pesticides. It is the major one on earth, widely used to dessicate cereals, also found in meat, fish and food. It is associated with arsenic, other heavy metals and carcinogenic non declared petroleum chemicals due to the method of production. This worldwide scandal has to be known.”

Pediatrician, Dr. Michelle Perro also commented:

“As a pediatrician, I am deeply alarmed by the findings that Nestlé Cookie Crisp cereal in France contained 732.71 ppb of glyphosate, which is over seven times the legally permitted Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of 100 ppb as reported by Moms Across America. Why aren’t regulators doing this crucial investigative work? Children are uniquely vulnerable because they consume multiple servings of cereal daily, often alongside other foods also contaminated with glyphosate. This means their cumulative exposure is magnified, raising the risk of cancer, organ damage, hormone disruption, gut dysbiosis, and other chronic health effects. Glyphosate is a probable human carcinogen, and repeated ingestion during the children’s growth and development is nothing short of disastrous.

Equally concerning, recent testing by Moms Across America revealed that 11 of 14 popular cereals contained chlormequat, a pesticide long banned in the US because of its documented reproductive toxicity. Shockingly, regulatory loopholes created by the EPA in 2018 allowed imports containing chlormequat and even sanctioned its use by manufacturers. This represents a stunning rollback of hard-won protections, exposing American children to chemicals our own government had once deemed too dangerous for use. We cannot ignore this dual threat. Glyphosate and chlormequat, found in staple foods marketed directly to children, represent a clear and present danger to public health. The combination of chronic, low-level pesticide exposure during is a recipe for long-term harm, from fertility challenges to increased cancer risk.

My organization, gmoscience.org, stands with Moms Across America, calling for an immediate, independent investigation into the presence of these toxic residues in children’s food, urgent reevaluation of current pesticide regulations, and strict accountability for food companies and regulators who have failed in their duty to protect our children. These chemicals must be banned, adhering to the Precautionary Principle until the above recommendations are completed. Parents deserve to trust that the foods they feed their children are nourishing, not poisoning them.” -Michelle Perro, MD, and author of What’s Making our Children Sick?

"We know how to Make America - and other countries- Healthy Again, " Honeycutt adds, "and that is to immediately support farmers to farm regeneratively and organically- within one growing season, children from all trade partner countries could have 80% less exposure to glyphosate, for instance, if we agree to stop using it as a drying agent. We need courage and common sense to rule now, for the sake of our children and the future of our countries."

Moms Across America’s testing reveals that glyphosate contamination in children’s cereals is a global public health concern that threatens children’s health across continents and underscores the urgent need for a global ban on this toxic herbicide.

何ができる？

Eat whole, organic, local, seasonal, unprocessed food as much as possible.

Moms Across America recommends switching to foods recommended by the Weston A Price Foundation and Nourishing Traditions author, Sally Fallon.

For example, a simple breakfast of:

Organic, pasture-raised eggs, organic sourdough bread with raw butter, organic blueberries, and raw kefir or raw milk provide the protein and healthy fats needed to sustain brain function and energy throughout the day.

To take action nationally and create healthy communities, please sign our petition to ban glyphosate.