Glyphosate contamination comparison · Source: EWG 2018
⚠ Contaminated
General Mills
Lucky Charms oat portion
✓ Certified Clean
Clean Alternative
Nature's Path EnviroKidz Cheetah Chomps
| Attribute | Lucky Charms oat… | Nature's Path EnviroKidz… |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphosate (ppb) | 400 ppb | Not detected |
| Contamination level | HIGH | SAFE |
| USDA Organic | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Non-GMO Project | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Glyphosate-Free Certified | ✗ No | — |
| Certifications held | None verified |
USDA Organic
Non-GMO Project
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| Data source | EWG 2018 | Certification verified |
The Verdict
400 parts per billion of glyphosate was detected in Lucky Charms oat portion by EWG 2018. That exceeds the EWG's 160 ppb child-safe benchmark by 2.5× — classified as HIGH contamination. Glyphosate is classified by IARC as a probable human carcinogen (Group 2A). Nature's Path EnviroKidz Cheetah Chomps is certified USDA Organic + Non-GMO Project — meaning it was independently tested and confirmed free of synthetic pesticide residue.
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