EPA Proposal To Approve Toxic Chemical Found in 92% of Nonorganic Oat Foods in the U.S Sparks Controversy and Warning from Environmental Experts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerns about the presence of a pesticide called chlormequat in oat-based food products, including popular cereals like Cheerios and Quaker Oats, have been raised by a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The non-profit organization found detectable levels of the chemical in 92% of nonorganic oat-based foods purchased in May 2023. According to the study, chlormequat has been shown to cause harm to the normal growth and development of …