Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit

The main ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate, the most heavily used agricultural chemical in the history of the world. It is sprayed on nearly every acre of corn, cotton, and soybeans grown in the United States. Many people have also used Roundup on their lawn or garden. The IARC in 2015 announced that the chemical is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” It based its conclusion on tests that showed glyphosate causes DNA and chromosomal damage in human cells, which can lead to cancer.

The increase in glyphosate use makes the chemical almost impossible to avoid, even for those who don’t directly handle Roundup. Traces of glyphosate have been found in oatmeal, honey, wine, and even baby food.

What’s more, even those who try to minimize their exposure by purchasing organic products are still at risk. Runoff from Roundup crops feed glyphosate into neighboring streams and rivers; animals, too, have been discovered to carry traces of glyphosate, making it a difficult chemical to contain.

In a study conducted by the Detox Project, 93 percent of volunteer test participants had traces of glyphosate in their bodies. Even scarier, children reported higher percentages of the chemical on average.

Several farmers, landscapers, and home users who developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma have come forward with their suspicions that the cancer was caused by exposure to Roundup. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma results in the body producing too many abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.

Common symptoms of this form of cancer include:

• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Swollen belly
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain or pressure
• Shortness of breath or cough
• Fever
• Weight loss
• Anemia
• Night sweats or chills
• Chronic fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash
• Headaches
• Difficulty with movement

If you have experienced any of these symptoms after exposure to Roundup, visit your doctor immediately.