According to the National Pesticide Information Center research, breathing Roundup may make you sick by causing skin, eye, nose, or throat irritation. In addition to other illnesses, some scientists cite glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Roundup, as a possible carcinogen. If you believe breathing Roundup made you sick, you might ... Read More »
According to the National Pesticide Information Center, spraying Roundup may make you sick if you breathe in the mist or touch plants that are still wet after being sprayed with Roundup weed killer. Symptoms you might experience if you breathe in the sprayed mist include irritation of your: Eyes Skin ... Read More »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not require Roundup to change its formula. This is because its research does not identify its active ingredient, glyphosate, as a carcinogen. As recently as January 2020, additional EPA scrutiny found that glyphosate posed no significant health risks. EPA administrators are, however, requiring ... Read More »
According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) research, you can be exposed to glyphosate, Roundup’s active ingredient, by getting it on your skin, in your eyes, breathing it in during spraying, or by touching plants sprayed with Roundup that had not thoroughly dried. Their research indicates that even brief ... Read More »
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) guidelines, you can protect yourself from Roundup by limiting your exposure to it, and by: Wearing protective clothing and eyewear during its use Not standing in or near breathing Roundup when it is being sprayed Not allowing it to ... Read More »
The popular weed killer Roundup is still being sold because U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research indicates that “there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its current label and that glyphosate is not a carcinogen.” The EPA also believes that glyphosate use is ... Read More »
Depending on your state laws, you could qualify for a Roundup lawsuit if: You or a member of your family was injured or became ill by spraying, breathing in, or otherwise using or being exposed to Roundup weed killer A family member lost their life because of contact with or ... Read More »
According to the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, may cause or contribute to the following types of cancer: Breast Cancer Thyroid Cancer Liver Cancer Bladder Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Kidney Cancer Myeloid Leukemia Does a recent cancer diagnosis have you ... Read More »
In addition to a variety of cancers, other illnesses that Roundup may cause or contribute to, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), include: Celiac disease: the inability of your small intestine to absorb certain nutrients Infertility: the inability to conceive a child Obesity: being overweight with a ... Read More »
The University of Washington’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DOEHS) cites glyphosate as the cancer-causing ingredient in Roundup. Their research indicates that this ingredient in the weed killer can increase the risk of some cancers. In fact, glyphosate is believed to pose a significantly increased risk (as much ... Read More »
If you get Roundup on your skin, you should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, as it can be irritating to your skin or eyes. Anytime you use Roundup or other weed killers, you should wash your hands immediately afterward. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard includes glyphosate, ... Read More »
The North Carolina State Extension Publications has identified the following safe methods of weed and pest control as possible safe Roundup alternatives: Preemergence herbicides Weeding by hand or using weed-wrenching tools Flame or heat weeding Diquat (Reward™) Glufosinate (Finale™ and others) Pelargonic acid (Scythe™) Vinegar Botanical oils There may be ... Read More »
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says Roundup is safe to use. Their research indicates that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, poses no risk to public health when used as intended. However, there is also extensive research and scientific data that questions the safety of Roundup for those who are exposed ... Read More »
Answers to the question of whether Roundup is a carcinogen vary. For example, research from California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) identifies glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, as a carcinogen. Conversely, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that glyphosate, Roundup’s active ingredient is not a carcinogen ... Read More »
You may get cancer from Roundup through prolonged exposure to its primary ingredient, glyphosate. Exposure to glyphosate can potentially cause DNA damage that leads to cancer in humans. Additionally, the University of Washington research cites exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, as a possible carcinogen. You ... Read More »
Multiple plaintiffs have won lawsuits against Roundup’s manufacturer, Monsanto, for financial compensation. According to The New York Times reports, an Oakland, California couple was awarded more than $2 billion in damages in May 2019 after a jury determined Roundup was the cause of their cancer following decades of use. Other ... Read More »
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, some studies suggest that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, is a possible neurotoxin. Because neurotoxins are toxic to the nervous system, exposure to Roundup may damage nerves. Review your exposure to Roundup weed killer with a healthcare professional who can test for damaged nerves ... Read More »
According to an agricultural health study by Environmental Health Perspectives, there is a scientific possibility that glyphosate, the primary and active ingredient in Roundup, can cause multiple myeloma and other forms of cancer. The Mayo Clinic identifies multiple myeloma as a cancer that forms in the plasma cells that normally ... Read More »
University of Washington research cites glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, as a carcinogen that increases the risk of many forms of cancer. In addition, Mayo Clinic research indicates that exposure to carcinogens can increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Therefore, it is possible for Roundup to cause lung ... Read More »
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, may cause leukemia. In fact, the University of Washington’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) indicates that glyphosate can increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—which may include chronic lymphocytic leukemia—by as much as 41%. ... Read More »
