Weed-Killing Chemical Found , in Most US Urine Samples, Study Says.<br />CBS News reports that an herbicide linked to cancer is being detected in over 80% of urine samples in the U.S.<br />Out of 2,310 urine samples, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is affiliated with the CDC.<br />found glyphosate in 1,885 specimens. .<br />A third of the samples <br />were from kids ages six to 18.<br />Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the country, yet until now we had very little data on exposure. , Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at the Environmental Working Group, via statement.<br />Children in the U.S. are regularly exposed to this cancer-causing weedkiller through the food they eat virtually every day, Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at the Environmental Working Group, via statement.<br />Children in the U.S. are regularly exposed to this cancer-causing weedkiller through the food they eat virtually every day, Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at the Environmental Working Group, via statement.<br />CBS News reports that glyphosate is <br />the active ingredient in Roundup.<br />While the EPA previously said glyphosate is <br />"not likely" to cause cancer in humans, the agency <br />was recently ordered to reexamine its findings.<br />The International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is affiliated with the <br />World Health Organization.<br />considers the chemical to be <br />"probably carcinogenic to humans." .<br />Roundup owner Bayer maintains <br />its products are safe despite <br />numerous lawsuits claiming otherwise.<br />Last year, the company said it would remove glyphosate from its residential products beginning in 2023
