The US Girl Scouts respond to recent claims that their cookies contain “toxic” metals and other potentially harmful ingredients.
In collaboration with Gmoscience, a study by the nonprofit group Moms across the United States claimed that Girl Scout cookies were tested for contaminants and found to contain traces of toxic metals and glyphosate, a herbicide commonly used to kill weeds.
Joe Rogan referenced his podcast report on Monday, calling cookies “as toxic.” [expletive]. ”
However, a US Girl Scout spokesman told Fox News Digital this week that its cookies are safe and meet all US Food and Drug Administration standards.
“Your health and safety are our number one priority,” the New York City-based Girl Scout told Fox News Digital in a statement.
“All Girl Scout Cookies are produced by trusted licensed bakers who are industry leaders and adhere to strict food safety standards set by the FDA and other relevant authorities,” the group said.
The study revealed that 22 out of 25 cookie samples were positive for all five metals: aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury, according to Moms across the United States.
The thin mint was found to contain the highest levels of glyphosate – the peanut butter pate had the highest level of toxic metal, Mama claimed.
In a February 6th post on the official blog, the American Girl Scouts released their response to the report.
“Don't worry: Girl Scout cookies are safe to consume,” he said.
Girl Scouts went on to argue that environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, can “create naturally in the soil.”
“This means that almost every food that uses plant-based ingredients, including organic foods, can contain trace amounts,” according to the blog. “This does not mean that these foods are harmful to consumption.”
Girl Scouts also said glyphosate is “almost everywhere in the food chain.”
“Tree amounts of glyphosate are found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, baked goods and other food and drink products,” the blog said.
“Little heavy metals are found naturally in environments that contain food from food, water and soil exposure. These metals are not added to Girl Scout cookies.”
The Girl Scout said the bakery “confirmed that the reported levels did not raise food safety concerns to customers.”
The Glyphosate Questions and Answers page on the FDA website provides details on the use of herbicides in certain crops.
“Certain trace amounts of pesticides, or pesticide chemical residues, may remain on some crops after harvest,” the FDA said.
“The role of the FDA is to ensure that chemical residues on or on imported foods do not exceed the limits established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).”
The EPA “establishes glyphosate resistance in a wide range of human and animal edible crops, including corn, soybeans, oil fields, grains, and several fruits and vegetables.”
“According to the EPA, glyphosate is less toxic to people.”
Several social media posts incorrectly suggested that Girl Scout Cookies had been recalled.
American Girl Scouts have been around since 1912.
The first recorded sale of cookies to fund military activities was in 1917.
Today's discussion and concerns about ingredients in many common foods is because the Make America Healthy (Maha) movement will acquire steam on confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
