Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf September 2021 PMID 34397175

Residues of glyphosate in food and dietary exposure.

John L Vicini, Pamela K Jensen, Bruce M Young, John T Swarthout

Mentions

72
Peak: 28 in Aug 2021
across 6 sources since Aug 2021

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806

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Aug 2021 – Jun 2025

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions demonstrates a generally cautious but reassuring attitude toward glyphosate residues, with many posts citing scientific reviews and regulatory standards, such as mentions of the residue limits being below safety thresholds and the importance of primary data. The tone balances skepticism of sensational headlines with trust in scientific consensus and regulatory testing, reflecting a moderate but meaningful engagement with the publication's content.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions indicate a belief that glyphosate residues are generally within safe, regulated limits, aligning with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants are somewhat engaged, referencing methods, regulations, and scientific data, showing moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations involve detailed critique, references to scientific studies, and debates on safety, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments suggest that the discussion influences public perception by emphasizing regulatory safety and scientific consensus, which can have a notable impact on opinions.

Abstract in brief

  • Residue testing of glyphosate in food indicates that 99% of samples are below European and US regulatory limits, suggesting that overall residues are generally within safe levels established by toxicology studies.
  • Analytical assays require validation for each food matrix to accurately interpret residue data, and regulatory limits (MRLs and tolerances) are legal thresholds rather than direct safety benchmarks.
  • Dietary exposure to glyphosate, based on residue levels and urinary measurements, is well below established safety limits like the European ADI, indicating that food-related glyphosate exposure poses minimal health risk over a lifetime.

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Hinse Boonstra
@HinseBoonstra · X

Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid waar u uw hele leven lang elke dag veilig aan kan worden blootgesteld. Wat is het toch een prachtige stof. https://t.co/442Qh9EkEF

Sep 1, 2021 · 37 likes · 5 shares · 500 followers View post →
Cami Ryan, PhD
@CamiDRyan · X

Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 11,624 followers View post →
Kevin Folta
@kevinfolta · X

This is a comprehensive review on the detection, residues, and dietary exposure related to #glyphosate. This is a much-needed compilation. https://t.co/MfuyUwJ643

Aug 18, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 29,325 followers View post →
Simon Maechling
@simonmaechling · X

There are media reports with flashy headlines that there is glyphosate in their food. There is no news here. Scientists collect residue data before new uses of a pesticide. The data then and now indicate a wide margin of safety. https://t.co/B2Oa13Grmh https://t.co/RA5gZXfYDk

Dec 14, 2023 · 9 likes · 26,983 followers View post →
Nanci Guest PhD, RD, CSCS
@NanciGuestRDPhD · X

@Veganella_ Animals eat far more glyphosate than we do. Commonly used in livestock feed crops for animals raised for meat. Residues likely too low for concern but if you are of the "gotta whole cow in my freezer" "carnivore" type... https://t.co/NdeZFira7H

Nov 18, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 10,514 followers View post →
JH - I Count On You!
@jhan2qt · X

@30ASeawitch You can assume that all of these 20 results are inaccurate and most of them are false positives. The ELISA method they used is known to give false positives for lipids, sugars, and detergents (AMPA), especially in the range of 0.3 to 20 parts per billion. https://t.co/7wXvPFpmXe

Dec 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 516 followers View post →

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@ploeterboerin · X

@ErikvdB4 @ApeldoornBen @ZEMBLA Indien de statistiek klopt is er een verband tussen dagelijks hoge dosis glyfosaat en kanker bij ratten. Hoe waarschijnlijk is dat jij of ik hier ziek van worden bij gemidd blootstelling aan glyfosaat via voeding op < 3 % van de ADI (0,5 mg/kg/dag)? https://t.co/slBNVDIqzN

Jun 14, 2025 · 623 followers View post →
Dorothea
@littlefoundlamb · X

@scottwestacre (I fully believe you that you and your neighbors don't do this for your crops.) However, a 2021 review article authored by Bayer employees reported 37-76% of small grain products in Canada, depending on the survey, had detectable glyphosate residues. https://t.co/iYKoYfbxrT

Feb 27, 2025 · 2 likes · 121 followers View post →
Silvie trägt
@Silvieann2 · X

RT @jhan2qt: @30ASeawitch You can assume that all of these 20 results are inaccurate and most of them are false positives. The ELISA method…

Dec 2, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,046 followers View post →
Clayton Robins
@ClaytonRobins · X

RT @jhan2qt: @30ASeawitch You can assume that all of these 20 results are inaccurate and most of them are false positives. The ELISA method…

Dec 1, 2024 · 3 shares · 5,421 followers View post →
Sea Witch
@30ASeawitch · X

RT @jhan2qt: @30ASeawitch You can assume that all of these 20 results are inaccurate and most of them are false positives. The ELISA method…

Dec 1, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,471 followers View post →
JH - I Count On You!
@jhan2qt · X

@30ASeawitch You can assume that all of these 20 results are inaccurate and most of them are false positives. The ELISA method they used is known to give false positives for lipids, sugars, and detergents (AMPA), especially in the range of 0.3 to 20 parts per billion. https://t.co/7wXvPFpmXe

Dec 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 516 followers View post →
ZKForTre
@ZKForTre · X

@DoctorTro Alternatively squared— we can just go to the primary data: https://t.co/Rxj1tfQQP4 https://t.co/c2xrTnRjB6 https://t.co/EY5lXZOcJP https://t.co/CZ95r9Uxh1 https://t.co/k1JC9nU9Mh I can go on.

Jun 23, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,762 followers View post →
Simon Maechling
@simonmaechling · X

There are media reports with flashy headlines that there is glyphosate in their food. There is no news here. Scientists collect residue data before new uses of a pesticide. The data then and now indicate a wide margin of safety. https://t.co/B2Oa13Grmh https://t.co/RA5gZXfYDk

Dec 14, 2023 · 9 likes · 26,983 followers View post →
Alan@Alan Ⓥ Pigoneer ™
@AlanAlan5240751 · X

RT @NanciGuestRDPhD: @Veganella_ Animals eat far more glyphosate than we do. Commonly used in livestock feed crops for animals raised for m…

Nov 19, 2023 · 1 share · 7,862 followers View post →
Nanci Guest PhD, RD, CSCS
@NanciGuestRDPhD · X

@Veganella_ Animals eat far more glyphosate than we do. Commonly used in livestock feed crops for animals raised for meat. Residues likely too low for concern but if you are of the "gotta whole cow in my freezer" "carnivore" type... https://t.co/NdeZFira7H

Nov 18, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 10,514 followers View post →
Katpjotr
@katpjotr · X

@ong_wanhoop @bloemkolk @BoswachterTim Een dosis die 2100 tot 48.000 hoger is dan de geschatte dagelijkse inname in Europa. Wat is daar nog de relevantie van? Doe eens een studie met 10000x uw dagelijkse zoutinname. 100% van de ratten is dood, gegarandeerd. https://t.co/QiVz5eYNc7

Sep 21, 2023 · 51 followers View post →
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@dx_doubeck · X

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Aug 30, 2023 · 620 followers View post →
د. مشوح عبدالله المشوح
@mushawah1 · X

https://t.co/xjn57CWSCF

Aug 12, 2023 · 28,918 followers View post →
د. مشوح عبدالله المشوح
@mushawah1 · X

يصنف الجلايفوسيت على انه يقع بالمجموعه الثالثه من درجات السميه حسب وكالة حمايه البيئة الامريكيه و يصنف ايضا حسب (IARC) has classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A). https://t.co/hChUbTgeXF https://t.co/TGkDqpplry

Aug 12, 2023 · 4 likes · 28,918 followers View post →
Dale Enright
@DaleEnright2 · X

@GMOFreeUSA @GlyphosateGirl @JefferiesDanica Well I did. <10% as a desiccant, and most of that for animal feed. At far lower doses than as a herbicide. Crops have to wait 10-14 day before harvest, so residues drop further, to the point of < 0.01 ppb!! So your original comment was fear-mongering https://t.co/effruxezDm

Oct 11, 2022 · 1 like · 216 followers View post →
Dale Enright
@DaleEnright2 · X

@JefferiesDanica @NBCNews RE: "The EPA’s safety limits for glyphosate exposure from food are twice the levels allowed in the European Union." ... MISLEADING!! "... studies indicate that exposure is <3% of the current European ADI for glyphosate, ..." https://t.co/effruxezDm

Oct 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 216 followers View post →
Covid Persistente México Comunidad Solidaria
@CovidComunidad · X

@doctormacias https://t.co/SX9VngXKzs

Jul 10, 2022 · 5,294 followers View post →
Coliséeposting fueled by mpierre
@ColiseePosting · X

@d_malabry @Lazard_W @Gargantu3squ3 @TretornEdgar @bapt_vigneron @ZabouF @Ccesoir @Gemenne https://t.co/OPpDjGewT0 https://t.co/gAN7TaDZii https://t.co/aqwp2OiC26 https://t.co/C5TMv8KikD et d'autres ... https://t.co/Olvd8ZUW8h https://t.co/wKje3vUHna https://t.co/xGH7WyvS14 tous des 2020+, au plus invoquent un principe de précaution ou de plus amples recherches ...

May 5, 2022 · 6 followers View post →
Barabab✊R
@fleuteu · X

@marie_casio @manential @leblancanne4 Bien reçu ms c'est pas 1 article scientifique. C'est 1 lobby qui fait ses propres tests, ses interpretations, aucune transparence sur leur méthodologie,leur technique. Ça vaut rien

Jan 17, 2022 · 1,341 followers View post →
Trent Smith
@economistrent · X

@Dirt_To_Dinner @stuartsmyth66 The regulatory limits in place for glyphosate residues in food in the US and Europe are necessarily based on a limited understanding of their impact on microbiome-related health effects. https://t.co/27sEE8xOrR

Jan 7, 2022 · 160 followers View post →
Jan Schotanus
@rooiekater · X

RT @AJStein_de: Review: With current agricultural practices & use on #GMO crops, 99% of #glyphosate residues are below #foodsafety limits.…

Sep 24, 2021 · 3 shares · 607 followers View post →
Tweets for World, By World, To World
@TweetbyWorld · X

RT @AJStein_de: Review: With current agricultural practices & use on #GMO crops, 99% of #glyphosate residues are below #foodsafety limits.…

Sep 24, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,511 followers View post →
Petra Berkhout
@PetraBerkhout1 · X

RT @AJStein_de: Review: With current agricultural practices & use on #GMO crops, 99% of #glyphosate residues are below #foodsafety limits.…

Sep 24, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,545 followers View post →
Alexander J. Stein
@AJStein_de · X

Review: With current agricultural practices & use on #GMO crops, 99% of #glyphosate residues are below #foodsafety limits. Exposures from food are well below the amount that can be ingested daily over a lifetime with (a reasonable certainty of) no harm: https://t.co/iZ5wgWfnW9

Sep 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 1,602 followers View post →
Deo Mishra
@deo_dsmindia · X

Exposures to glyphosate from food are reported to be well below the amount that can be ingested daily over a lifetime with a reasonable certainty of no harm. https://t.co/PMNhUkpuL7

Sep 7, 2021 · 182 followers View post →
Reinier Enzerink
@ReinierEnzerink · X

RT @HinseBoonstra: Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid…

Sep 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,140 followers View post →
Theo Mandersloot
@T_Mandersloot · X

RT @HinseBoonstra: Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid…

Sep 2, 2021 · 5 shares · 2,184 followers View post →
Jan Cees Vogelaar.
@JanCeesVogelaar · X

RT @HinseBoonstra: Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid…

Sep 1, 2021 · 5 shares · 8,842 followers View post →
Johan Emmens
@johan_emmens · X

RT @HinseBoonstra: Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid…

Sep 1, 2021 · 5 shares · 8,225 followers View post →
Bertill van de Wiel
@BertillvdW · X

RT @HinseBoonstra: Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid…

Sep 1, 2021 · 5 shares · 656 followers View post →
Hinse Boonstra
@HinseBoonstra · X

Mocht u zich zorgen maken over resten van #glyfosaat in uw eten. De hoeveelheid op uw bord zit ruim onder de hoeveelheid waar u uw hele leven lang elke dag veilig aan kan worden blootgesteld. Wat is het toch een prachtige stof. https://t.co/442Qh9EkEF

Sep 1, 2021 · 37 likes · 5 shares · 500 followers View post →
Liza Lockwood
@DrLizaMD · X

RT @BigALFitz:

Aug 28, 2021 · 2 shares · 9,842 followers View post →
Kevin Folta
@kevinfolta · X

RT @BigALFitz:

Aug 28, 2021 · 2 shares · 29,325 followers View post →
Allison Fitzgerald
@BigALFitz · X

Aug 28, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,645 followers View post →
AlainCo #JeSuisPrometheen e/acc
@alain_co · X

RT @IFT: Herbicidal pesticides like glyphosate help #farmers grow more food on less land by protecting crops from weeds. New research in #I…

Aug 27, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,327 followers View post →
DR. YOUSEF ALSAADI
@yalsaadi · X

RT @IFT: Herbicidal pesticides like glyphosate help #farmers grow more food on less land by protecting crops from weeds. New research in #I…

Aug 27, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,370 followers View post →
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
@IFT · X

Herbicidal pesticides like glyphosate help #farmers grow more food on less land by protecting crops from weeds. New research in #IFTJournals examines residue testing, residue limits, and conclusions of risk assessments. Read more: https://t.co/8qrKbIbTTM https://t.co/RscMj8K1mV

Aug 27, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 31,147 followers View post →
@Flohchen_19
@Flohchen_19 · X

Aug 24, 2021 · 1,466 followers View post →
@Flohchen_19
@Flohchen_19 · X

@JonEntine @ch_zimmer @GeneticLiteracy

Aug 24, 2021 · 1,466 followers View post →
Bipartisan Alliance
@jorgemata · X

Residues of glyphosate in food and dietary exposure https://t.co/6vIRXqE4dx

Aug 23, 2021 · 188 followers View post →
Cami Ryan, PhD
@CamiDRyan · X

RT @kevinfolta: This is a comprehensive review on the detection, residues, and dietary exposure related to #glyphosate. This is a much-need…

Aug 20, 2021 · 2 shares · 11,624 followers View post →
Marcelo Albornoz
@Albomar01 · X

#Glyphosate en la comida. https://t.co/ydwO47b7lM

Aug 20, 2021 · 63 followers View post →
twuuuuut #StandWithUkraine
@twuuuuut · X

RT @foodevo_lefilm: Du #glyphosate dans vos aliments ? Il n'y a aucune raison de paniquer, selon une nouvelle étude. Les expositions au #gl…

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 361 followers View post →
AlainCo #JeSuisPrometheen e/acc
@alain_co · X

RT @foodevo_lefilm: Du #glyphosate dans vos aliments ? Il n'y a aucune raison de paniquer, selon une nouvelle étude. Les expositions au #gl…

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,327 followers View post →
FOODEVOLUTION-LEFILM
@foodevo_lefilm · X

Du #glyphosate dans vos aliments ? Il n'y a aucune raison de paniquer, selon une nouvelle étude. Les expositions au #glyphosate provenant de l'alimentation sont bien inférieures à la quantité qui peut être ingérée quotidiennement pendant toute une vie. https://t.co/aVHzuEv3Yh https://t.co/gQCAHV6eYI

Aug 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,205 followers View post →
koume
@koume_nouka · X

RT @usg_ringo: 食品安全情報blog2「論文:食品中残留グリホサートと食事暴露」https://t.co/OwKY3DopJY ”https://t.co/qJovsOh3sV 要約 グリホサートはラウンドアップの有効成分で食品中残留は通常の規制プロセスで検査さ…

Aug 19, 2021 · 1 share · 2,710 followers View post →
うさぎ林檎@ししょーPPMPP
@usg_ringo · X

食品安全情報blog2「論文:食品中残留グリホサートと食事暴露」https://t.co/OwKY3DopJY ”https://t.co/qJovsOh3sV 要約 グリホサートはラウンドアップの有効成分で食品中残留は通常の規制プロセスで検査されている。さらに大学の研究者やNGOが検査している。”⇒

Aug 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,937 followers View post →
Geoff Smith
@geoffsmithsmind · X

@Olivefarmer @HomegrownJoan2 @thackerpd @kevinfolta Hey Philli, guess what. You have no idea what you’re talking about https://t.co/cn49ZhAnjh. But grow what you want.

Aug 18, 2021 · 1 like · 187 followers View post →
Frank N. Foode
@franknfoode · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 18, 2021 · 7 shares · 4,818 followers View post →
Geoff Smith
@geoffsmithsmind · X

@pdiff1 @GeoKabat Link https://t.co/cn49ZhAnjh.

Aug 18, 2021 · 187 followers View post →
AlainCo #JeSuisPrometheen e/acc
@alain_co · X

RT @kevinfolta: This is a comprehensive review on the detection, residues, and dietary exposure related to #glyphosate. This is a much-need…

Aug 18, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,327 followers View post →
Michael Stiles
@southernmike1 · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 18, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,000 followers View post →
Kevin Folta
@kevinfolta · X

This is a comprehensive review on the detection, residues, and dietary exposure related to #glyphosate. This is a much-needed compilation. https://t.co/MfuyUwJ643

Aug 18, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 29,325 followers View post →
Brittania Lebbing
@BrittLebbing · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 7 shares · 895 followers View post →
Trevor Jubenville
@TrevorTJJ · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,007 followers View post →
Mark A Hubbard
@markahubbard · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 7 shares · 676 followers View post →
Michiel van Andel
@MvAndel · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 7 shares · 3,152 followers View post →
Henry Miller, MS, MD
@henryimiller · X

RT @CamiDRyan: Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 7 shares · 2,741 followers View post →
Cami Ryan, PhD
@CamiDRyan · X

Before we push the alarm button

Aug 17, 2021 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 11,624 followers View post →