March 9, 2018

FEATURED ISSUE
No Roundup warnings
A recent California judicial ruling means there will be no cancer warnings on products containing glyphosate sold in California, even though glyphosate remains on the Proposition 65 list of carcinogenic chemicals that “require businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.” Since the 2015 World Health Organization (WHO) monograph that classified glyphosate––a major ingredient in the pesticide Roundup––as ”probably carcinogenic to humans,” there has been much debate about the conflicting research. If you are a consumer with concerns about using a glyphosate pesticide product, consider becoming more informed than just reading the label. If you are concerned about eating food exposed to this ingredient, consider researching which foods, such as USDA certified organic foods, are free of this pesticide.

ISSUE: Do I want to reduce my exposure to Roundup?

AHHA strives to maintain a neutral position on issues and views knowledge as power. For those interested in learning more about this month’s issue, the following related articles were selected to serve as a foundation for researching this issue.

[WHO position that glyphosate might cause cancer]
IARC Monographs Volume 112: evaluation of five organophosphate insecticides and herbicides (3/20/15)
World Health Organization

[Various law suits related to glyphosate/Roundup]
The Monsanto Papers: MDL Glyphosate Cancer Case Key Documents & Analysis (2/28/18)
U.S. Right To Know

[Charges questioning Monsanto research]
Monsanto Manipulates Science to Make Roundup Appear Safe (4/5/17)
By Amanda Claire Starbuck
Food & Water Watch

[California takes adds Roundup to list of products that might cause cancer]
California says key ingredient in Roundup weed killer can cause cancer (6/29/17)
By Holly Yan
CNN

[Misc. positions on safety of glyphosate]
Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer? 8/28/17)
By Vanessa Schipani
FactCheck.org

[Agricultural groups sue against California position that Roundup might cause cancer]
California Prop 65, Glyphosate And Soybeans: What Farmers Need To Know (11/16/17)
By Aaron Pultze APR
Iowa Soybean Association

[Suit with claim that Roundup does cause cancer]
Lawsuit Against Monsanto Alleges Roundup Causes Cancer (1/5/18)
By Tamara Burns
Top Class Actions

[California judge leaves cancer caution on list, but blocks warning notice to consumers on products]
Glyphosate cancer warning in California halted (2/27/18)
by Geoffrey Mohan
LA Times

[Ideas for those interested in reducing their exposure to Roundup]
How to protect yourself against Monsanto’s cancer-causing Roundup [Link no longer available]
The Hearty Soul

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