What is Roundup Herbicide?
Developed in the mid-1970s, Roundup herbicide is made of glyphosate, a broad-spectrum herbicide used to kill weeds that compete with other crops, such as soybeans, corn and cotton. Roundup is most commonly used in commercial farms as well as home gardens and nurseries. Nearly all corn, soybeans and cotton in the U.S. are sprayed with glyphosate-based herbicides, including Roundup.
Roundup and Cancer
In March 2015, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic in humans.” The agency’s report was based on epidemiological studies, animal studies, and in vitro studies. Likewise, the American Cancer Society states that some studies have suggested that certain herbicides may be linked with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Lawsuits Allege Exposure to Roundup Herbicide Led to the Development of Cancer
Roundup lawsuits are being filed across the country on behalf of people who have been injured by the chemical. Roundup lawsuits allege that Monsanto knew that the main ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, was dangerous and harmful to humans.
In a lawsuit filed in July 2016, the plaintiff claims he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after over 40 years of regular use of Roundup herbicide. The plaintiff claims to have had no previous knowledge that the use of the herbicide could have led to the development of cancer.
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