LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The nonprofit Moms Across America has launched a massive food testing program to test for toxins across cereal brands, school lunches and even fast food chains.
“The problem with current U.S. policy is that it does not adequately regulate heavy metal exposure in the U.S. food supply,” said Zen Honeycutt, founding executive director of Moms Across America.
Mothers across America tested the first-ever cereal, General Mills' Trix Loaded, and found what they called alarming levels of neurotoxins and carcinogens.
Test results show high concentrations of heavy metals such as cadmium and aluminum. Cadmium can cause damage to the kidneys, and aluminum has been linked to brain damage as well as developmental delays.
“Heavy metals and pesticides are both known to be carcinogenic and associated with neurological and developmental disorders that can last a lifetime,” Honeycutt said. behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Currently, one in five Americans has a mental health problem. ”
According to Honeycutt, consumers can avoid foods containing these toxic substances by purchasing natural and organic foods whenever possible.
“Mothers across America tested 43 school lunch samples, and we also tested the top 20 fast food restaurants this year, and found that they actually contained more toxins than nutrients. “That's why we strongly encourage parents to buy organic whenever possible,” Honeycutt said.
Additionally, Moms Across America tests 43 school lunch samples and the top 20 fast food chains across the country.
“We found that 100% of fast food restaurants were positive for heavy metals and 100% were positive for glycinate. The highest concentration of glycinate was actually Panera Bread. These stores were clean and healthy. “It's very concerning because they claim to be serving quality food,” Honeycutt said. “It turns out that Chick-fil-A sandwiches contain a bird contraceptive that actually prevents them from laying eggs, so we're very concerned about females eating the sandwiches.”
According to Moms Across America, 42 samples were tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury at fast food restaurants, and 100% of the samples purchased from 21 locations nationwide had alarming levels of cadmium and lead. It is said to have been included.
Moms Across America is calling on consumers to contact their local representatives and advocate for legislation to eliminate these toxins from food. Founder executives said children are particularly affected by the presence of heavy metals and chemicals.
Last year, California passed AB418, a bill that bans the use of red food coloring in the food supply.
KATV has reached out to General Mills to obtain statements from moms across the country regarding these test results, but has not yet received a response.
