"High Prevalence of Little-Known Toxic Chemical Found in Americans Raises Concerns"
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A study by the Environmental Working Group found that 80% of Americans tested positive for chlormequat, a harmful pesticide found in popular oat-based foods like Cheerios and Quaker Oats, which is linked to reduced fertility, altered fetal growth, and delayed puberty. The study also revealed an increase in chlormequat exposure over the years, with 92% of oat-based foods tested in 2023 containing the chemical. The EWG is calling for government action and recommends consumers opt for organic oat products to avoid exposure to chlormequat.
Topics:world#chemical-exposure#chlormequat#environmental-working-group#health-and-environment#infertility#oat-based-foods
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