Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed this week that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) detected Glyphosate, a herbicide commonly applied in weed control, in six of eight bread products across five national brands commonly found in grocery stores as part of its commitment to promoting healthy food products through the state's "Healthy Florida First" initiative.
“As Governor, I have worked to make Florida the model for health freedom,” DeSantis said in a release. “I’m proud of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ leadership on Healthy Florida First. Today’s announcement about bread product testing, which follows the release of infant formula and candy test results, is another step toward a healthier future. We will continue working to arm Floridians with the information they need to make the best choices for their families’ well-being.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed DOH testing for candy products during a press conference at The Villages in January. DOH also tested for infant formula products as part of the initiative just prior.
The governor was also joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, who has led the initiative, for the announcement.
“The Healthy Florida First initiative is taking proactive steps to strengthen food safety standards nationwide,” Casey DeSantis said. “The results from the Florida Department of Health’s analysis of bread testing results show troubling levels of glyphosate. Consumers deserve to know what chemical contaminants are in their food so that they can make informed decisions.”
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo added, "Bread is a staple food for many Florida families, and they should be able to consume it without worrying about toxins. “Our testing found high levels of glyphosate in some popular bread brands. Chronic exposure to glyphosate is linked to harmful gut microbiome changes, liver inflammation, and adverse neurologic effects."
You can view testing from all of DOH's tests by going here.
