Imagine starting your day with a bowl of cereal that could be silently affecting your family’s health. Recent studies show that chlormequat, a pesticide linked to reproductive issues, has been found in popular breakfast cereals such as Quaker Oats and Cheerios. As this substance infiltrates the U.S. food supply, the potential risks to our health and future generations loom large, raising urgent questions about the safety of our everyday food choices.
In a study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology on Feb. 15, researchers revealed alarming findings regarding the prevalence of chlormequat.
