A food safety expert weighs in on the recent findings by the Environmental Working Group.
Although research is limited,some studieshave found chlormequat chloride to reduce fertility and cause fetal developmental issues.
Researchers found the chemical present in 80% of urine samples collected from 96 adults.
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This suggests that exposure to the chemical may be getting stronger.
Researchers alsotestedoat and wheat-based foods including non-organic cereal, granola, and oatmeal.
The chemical was found in the highest concentration in Quaker Oat’s Old Fashioned Oats.
It also recommends that consumers choose organic oats, which are grown without synthetic pesticides like chlormequat chloride.
