Others that failed the test were Sabra Classic Hummus, Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Hummus, Whole Foods Market organic label Original Hummus, and Cava Traditional Hummus.Hummus products given the green light include Sabra Roasted Red Pepper, Trader Joe's Classic conventional, and Simply Nature Organic Garlic.Overall, organic products have much lower concentrations than conventional hummus and chickpeas, said EWG. "By law, organic farmers are not permitted to use Roundup to spray their crops and the EWG says that the small amount they detected in organic products may have drifted from neighboring farms. "Other products tested were dry and canned beans, dry lentils and garbanzo (chickpea) flour. ... July 17, 2020 Party City Coupon July 17, 2020 Shoppers Drug Mart | Bonus Redemption Event + In-Store Offers July 17, 2020 Browse By Category. By law, organic farmers cannot spray Roundup or other pesticides on crops. A study just released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that levels of glyphosate, the notorious weed killer linked to cancer, was found in extraordinary high levels in many brands of conventional hummus and chickpeas. Links will not be permitted. "Hummus and chickpeas, as well as other beans, offer multiple nutritional benefits, and Americans should not stop eating them," the EWG says. The EWG pointed out that the glyphosate detected on the organic samples "may be due to pesticide drift from conventional crop fields or contamination at processing and packaging facilities. All rights reserved. (Heather Mcardle/Dreamstime.com) November 20, 2016. But it would be wise to think before you dip, and also check the expiration date on that tub. Company Announcement. I tend to buy Sabra hummus pretty frequently so thanks for letting me know what to avoid. Roundup is the most widely used weed killer in the United States and has recently been linked to cancer.Thousands of lawsuits have been filed by plaintiffs who claim glyphosate in Roundup caused them to develop cancer. In June, Bayer said it will pay out more than $10 billion to settle litigation involving Roundup.Coming in at the top of the hummus study was Whole Foods Market's original, with the highest level at 2,379 parts per billion. Save Money By Using Coupons! In an emailed statement to the Free Press Bayer said they stood by the limits set by the EPA. "Whole Foods Market requires that suppliers meet all applicable limits for glyphosate through effective raw material control programs that include appropriate testing,” the spokeswoman said. Sign Up - tell us - Email Address. Two samplings of Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market (a grocery chain based in North Carolina) Traditional Artisan hummus were next with 1,618 and 1,290 parts per billion. "These excellent foods would be much better without glyphosate. Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, TX has issued a voluntary recall of certain hummus products made between May 30, 2019 … More than 10 hummus samples, the EWG found, exceeded its benchmark for glyphosate.A Whole Foods Market spokeswoman, in an emailed statement to the Free Press, said that products tested by the EWG are compliant with the EPA limits. More than 10 hummus samples, the EWG found, exceeded its benchmark for glyphosate. A study just released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that levels of glyphosate, the notorious weed killer linked to cancer, was found in extraordinary high levels in many brands of conventional hummus and chickpeas. "Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, a popular brand developed by agrochemical giant Monsanto and now owned by Bayer. © 2020 NewsmaxHealth. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. The information presented on this website is not intended as specific medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Tweet. The EWG tested several brands and varieties of hummus, including organic. But the Environmental Protection Agency stance is that glyphosate does not pose any danger to humans. The company said the recall was issued "out of an abundance of caution." The levels found in the products tested by the EWG were much lower than the EPA standard for glyphosate. Hummus products given the green light include Sabra Roasted Red Pepper, Trader Joe's Classic conventional, and Simply Nature Organic Garlic. An environmental advocacy group is out with a new report detecting the herbicide glyphosate in popular brands of hummus. "Beans, peas, and lentil are a nutritious, affordable source of protein and are an important part of the American diet," said Olga V. Naidenko, Ph.D., EWG's vice president for science investigations. "Regulatory authorities have strict rules when it comes to pesticide residues. But the WHO, in 2016, clarified its stance on glyphosate stating that it is "unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk to humans from exposure through the diet. Most of the products recalled have “best by" dates between July 21, 2019 and Aug. 30, 2019, but a few have them from November or December 2019.