Oatmeal in the test: mold and glyphosate discovered!

Oatmeal in the test: mold and glyphosate discovered!

Oberösterreich, Österreich - An alarming test of the Chamber of Labor Upper Austria brings us sobering news about popular breakfast products. In an examination of 13 oatmeal variants, molded mushrooms were detected in four products, including the "Golden Bridge Oat Flakes" by Hofer, which showed the highest concentrations of mold toxins. These poisons are very harmful to health and can attack the digestive tract and weaken the immune system. According to reports from 5min.at, an adult who consumes 63 grams of these special oatmeal daily could achieve the amount of recording. Half a lot is enough for children.

glyphosate and conventional products in focus

The discovery of the controversial pesticide glyphosate in the "Golden Bridge Oat Flakes" is particularly worrying. Although the World Health Organization (WHO) classified glyphosate as potentially carcinogenic, the European Health Authority extended its approval by ten years at the end of 2023. In its reports, the Chamber of Labor makes it clear that the health risks of glyphosate are still controversial and that the stress in the brands "S-Budget" by Spar, "Crownfield" by Lidl and "Clever" by Billa were found, albeit in smaller quantities. These finds raise serious questions about the security of conventional oatmeal, which are offered at cheaper prices compared to organic products that were all free from pesticides.

The test results show that organic hay flakes are available from 0.85 euros per 500 grams, while conventional variants are sold for 0.69 euros per 500 grams. But the price should not be the only consideration, since the potential health risks can have serious effects on well -being from mold and pesticides. The health focus on such everyday food is therefore more necessary than ever, and customers should be aware of what they consume to protect their health, according to the warnings from 5min.at and the Chamber of Labor.