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Why do you not provide an organic gluten free quick pay option? , Glyphosate in cereal & oats has ruined a once-honest breakfast. This is a false sense of security. $^ EPA says its safe (no risks from currently registered uses they say). Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisin and Almonds, Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats n Honey, Quaker Dinosaur Eggs, Brown Sugar, Instant Oatmeal, Market Pantry Instant Oatmeal, Strawberries & Cream*, Barbaras Multigrain Spoonfuls, Original, Cereal, Kelloggs Cracklin Oat Bran oat cereal*, Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Oats n Honey, Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters, KIND Vanilla, Blueberry Clusters with Flax Seeds, Kelloggs Nutrigrain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Strawberry, Natures Path Organic Old Fashioned Organic Oats, Whole Foods Bulk Bin conventional rolled oats, Bobs Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, Natures Path Organic Honey Almond granola, Simple Truth Organic Instant Oatmeal, Original, Kashi Heart to Heart Organic Honey Toasted cereal, Cascadian Farm Organic Harvest Berry, granola bar. Typically our products are restocked on our website in just a few days. Here Are 3 Easy Ways To Get A Good Nights Rest, The Common Link Between Autoimmune Disease, Asthma, and Allergies.
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Please contact Kroger to get more organic steel oats on the shelf. 0000001025 00000 n
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For those who are looking for different options, we have a full line of products certified organic by the USDA. You need to address, to your customers who took the time to come here and ask, the story that was widely disseminated about the large number of oat cereals containing dangerous amounts of glyphosate and those containing "acceptable" amounts, and products from your company made both of those lists. From our commitment to meeting the highest food safety standards in the country, to our dedicated gluten free production, strict organic protocols and our Sourced Non-GMO Pledge, we are continuously striving to deliver the highest quality products. Does this have glyphosate in it? For USDA Organic products, the use of glyphosate is strictly prohibited under their regulations. All that said, one would be hard-pressed to find GMO oats. Using the report gathered by EWG, we can see which brands had the highest and lowest levels of glyphosate. The same chemical that has been shown to cause cancer. I see so many health and wellness bloggers who eat oatmeal for breakfast EVERY. CONSCIENTIOUS FARMERS: Grown by farmers who care. TASTE: Creamy base, nutty top ends, great depth of flavor and superior texture. FL The use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant isnt allowed in the growing of organic oats. There are other companies offering organic products that Bobs does not now offer - organic oat flour, organic sorghum flour and so forth. What Is Gut Microbiome Diversity and Why Is It Important? The use of glyphosate is absolutely forbidden in the cultivation and processing of organic oats. Acts as a drying agent on crops where uneven drying might risk ruining the harvest. Questions? Organic cant save you here. Please contact [emailprotected]. It could drift on the wind from nearby conventional crop fields or enter by cross-contamination at a facility that handles non-organic crops. NUTRITION: 100% organic, Non-GMO, high in natural protein, omega-3s, pre-biotic fiber and antioxidants NO ADDED SUGAR, ever. %%PV.%0t@Y *l- Not enough money in it probably. Monsanto claims that Roundup is harmless to animals and humans because its mechanism of action (called the shikimate pathway) is absent in all animals. Your earlier comments urged customers to buy organic to avoid glyphosate. +UC!-IfZlnSb%&]jP6&5'm! The use of glyphosate is absolutely forbidden in the cultivation and processing of organic oats. Part of our mission is to support small scale sustainable agriculture. Even still, choosing organic is the best way to avoid pesticides and other chemicals in foods. Were committed to working with our farmers to end the use of glyphosate in the cultivation of all oats used in Bobs Red Mill products. OVERNIGHT OATS: Youve never tasted oats like this. I am extremely disappointed about the news recently published about your organic products. hb```e``"U(Xp&Lk:@dZFH10FiQ 0r-`?`&r BETTER FOR YOU: Plant-based, protein rich, high in fiber, gluten free, dairy free, artificial flavor & color free, preservative free, filler free. Ive been feeding my 1.5yr old (highest risk) son your organic steel cut oats DAILY for the past year and a half. Thank you for trusting us with your health! 0000003604 00000 n
If you are ready to take control of your health, we would love to be a part of that journey with you. Glyphosate also enhances the damaging effects of other chemical toxins in the environment. The amount of glyphosate is measured in ppb or parts per billion. Hi Suzanne, we understand your sentiments and we thank you for taking the time to contact us. We have more information here, on our website http://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/featured-articles/glyphosate/. Its just what youve been waiting for. I've eaten Bob's Red Mill Organic oatmeal daily for at least eight years, perhaps longer! 657 25
Hi Leslie, we vet the farmers who supply our raw grains and other ingredients carefully to ensure each meets our high standards for quality. 0000001400 00000 n
Breeding is essentially a form of GMO. Hi Dema, we are continuously striving to deliver the highest quality products. Have the organic, gluten free, steel cut oats been TESTED for glyphosate contamination, or is it just assumed by BRM that organic suppliers are not using it? 1978 - 2022 Bobs Red Mill Natural Foods. I feel horrible that I just thought to research this now as I've trusted the name and have been feeding my three girls the gluten free quick oats for years. Since Bob milled our first whole grain flours back in 1978, providing our customers with safe, top quality, minimally processed foods has been the very foundation of our company. We only use simple, real ingredients to make our overnight oats. 0000009460 00000 n
However, this pathway is present in bacteria, which is key for understanding how it can cause systemic harm in humans and animals. j>*~=um0pLc~K3ey|_p1k7|7Onf6]8E/m/.K)*KcS!xMuvS{WWu@o;].+ If your organic oatmeal products are glyphosate-free, why are you no longer offering them for sale and label them as "out of stock"? Used widely in the US on at least 70 crops from corn, soy, oats, and wheat, to fruits, nuts and vegetables, the EWG states that more than 250 million pounds of glyphosate is sprayed on American crops yearly. R[hhGfffffff&d Y,A0K%d Y,A0K%F={ %qYTz*=({HE=({PA>EG+WEJQv9mxOBKLd?4N&` _i
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We look forward to continuing our mission to make the world a healthier place with whole grain foods and stand behind both our products and our dedication to safety, quality and transparency. Dear Bob's Redmill, I have enjoyed using several of your products for many years. Can I assume All organic flour is free from it or just yours? And please choose one of the products deemed safe in this article. eMr _pm_`M,7,!>x]B}5}^Q> R V`[$b1CWX(zYZcRX b,/D?()J2q5uZ]r(. Sign up with your email address to be reminded each time I upload a new blog post. Go to natural spaces that arent groomed for perfect looks at your expense. 0000015542 00000 n
Will keep using your products. %%PVu/LQh))r%RRe%PQV8+PR+TtJJUv`[>X%RR"e%RRe%PQF+} Thanks for listening to your consumers. While for years glyphosate was thought to be safe, recent studies have pointed to major health concerns from cancer to the disruption of gut bacteria that underlies many chronic illnesses. The use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant isnt allowed in the growing of organic oats. 0000002746 00000 n
Bob's red mill please demand that your farmers not use glyphosate and periodically test your grain products to verify that glyphosate is not being used. While herbicide makers and the EPA deny glyphosates dangers, in 2015 the World Health Organization classified it as probably carcinogenic to humans.. H\@}' L26`6*\+ 1. You can find all of our Oatmeal Cups here: For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Please let all of your suppliers know that consumers want pesticide free food and are willing to pay more for it. Based on research reported today, Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut oats have potentially unsafe levels of glyphosate. Our farmers of organic oats are 100% committed to growing their crops by the rules of the National Organic Program. Most people assume glyphosate and Roundup are used only on GMO products, but it is also sprayedjust before harveston non-GMO oats, barley, wheat, and beans. Most of it turns to sugar in your stomach anyways. You breed for and select specific traits. Y&aYroNu^Yh-=Nh-u:rS%O
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Often times the medicines that have made the biggest difference are "GMOs". Read our full, Tom Kha Gai Soup Recipe () Authentic Thai Coconut Soup With Galangal. Hi Frederick, if any are out of stock it is due to their popularity and is only temporarily. Just started using your organic flour and will continue to use it especially if it's glyphosate free. While most of the public knows of Roundup as an herbicide, it is also commonly used in a pre-harvest application called dessication. Applied 7 to 10 days before harvest, it has the following effects: The dessication method was first suggested in the 1980s and has become routine in North America in the past 15 years. What can you do to reduce the impact of glyphosate for yourself and your family? The results were shocking. Schedule a Complimentary Preliminary Consult(Click Here) Phone: (805) 556-7200 Email: [emailprotected] Yours in health, Dr. Brent Caplan & Dr. Tiffany Caplan, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. I would like to buy non organic non GMO non glyphosate wheat flour. -JDZ>e/ +{rYT P. (>QJ`P"%%PV))hU+ZHIT9OHI @EI U)A@Y TYHI @Q] l'=7i/=5 sg||88s^?9s#5Wy;;m_^{_'379%P"
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Our products have always met and exceeded all regulatory safety standards based on scientific research, and we are continuously striving to deliver the highest quality products. I hope that at some point Bobs will offer such products and I will gladly return as a customer at that time. I'm so sad to hear about glysophate being present in the gluten free oats. HMn0F>.WOEWE$YY4Y)Q` / ?=5/||/!-H8lB\z[\H!z[`N4hrC
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I'm guessing the "classic" is the same as "rolled oats?". 0000009622 00000 n
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As you suggested, I will share these concerns with the USDA too. Click Here to jump straight to the growing list of glyphosate free oatmeal brands and oat selections, this article by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 10 Food Companies Join EWG Glyphosate Petition, shared on the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) website. According to the EWG, The EPA has calculated that 1- to-2-year-old children are likely to have the highest exposure, at a level 2x greater than Californias No Significant Risk Level and 230x EWGs health benchmark.. European food safety authority unlikely to pose a carcinogenic threat. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. No matter where you are today, what you do moving forward will either add or detract to your health. Unfortunately, even with the rules, its still possible for glyphosate to blow over from other non-organic farms. DAY. They do not use organic oats and they are a brand that has a pretty bad reputation in terms of food quality and healthy options. I would like to avoid GMOs and foods that contain pesticides as well. Simply click here to schedule a free discovery consultation with one of our clinical team members or call us at 805.556.7200. First, eat organic produce whenever you can. Our Organic Oats are grown under these same guidelines. Quality and safety are pivotal in our mission to make the world a healthier place with whole grain foods. I'm wondering if your organic oats in a cup (classic with flax and chia - blue cup) have glyphosate on them? As for GMOs, unless labeled organic, there is no reason, in my mind, to remove GMOs from your products. Glyphosate disrupts beneficialbacteria thus allowing pathogens such as the highly toxic Clostridium botulinum to overgrow and take over the gut environment. I hope that Bob's Red Mill products make an effort towards the removal of glyphosate. I hope that your company can become a force for change in the food industry. kAWk"YY>*1\zLCcxhf6(C;72%7xh Even if you eat all organic, many oat-based foods such as cereal, granola, instant oats, and bars contain glyphosate, the toxic weed-killer in Roundup. HMo@@+d)IJVPTqTV45B~
Pre-harvest application can initiate early harvest if weather conditions threaten the crop. To read more about the different ingredients hiding in your food and how to read food labels, check out the Food Labels portion of my blog. I felt like I was providing him with a safe and nutritious breakfast option. Thank you for honestly answering the question about glyphosate in your products. Subscribe to my Back to Our Roots newsletter where I discuss more on nutrition, ancestral living, and returning back to the way we once lived by being in touch with body, mind, and spirit. Organic farming prohibits use of glyphosate, so how does it get in organic food? HV]o@|WS(R KM/IUKl(g $dgfwvf
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I was expecting when I buy a Bob's Red Mill product, as I suspect many of your customers do also, to not find ANY. Oatmeal Brands With and Without Glyphosate. 0000005736 00000 n
As an individual with extensive nutritional background both via secondary education as well as lifestyle, it would appear that headline news has captured people's attention. Unfortunately, even with the rules, its still possible for glyphosate to blow over from other non-organic farms. Thank you for believing in Bobs and entrusting us with your health. Lovingly crafted using 100% organic grains. We look forward to continuing our mission to make the world a healthier place with whole grain foods and stand behind both our products and our dedication to safety, quality and transparency. Thirty one of 45 samples made with conventional oats had 160 ppb or more of glyphosate, higher than what the EWG considers protective of childrens health. -Et L&pFqy C;A7.lC^k4L?tniv1kN/sox,{C8?if6Sv])7~T}In264ktMu/;6fMH?yL$\kr
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The mixed 10-Pack has 10 ready-to-eat cups of MUSH overnight oats, with two of each flavor including Blueberry, Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Coffee Coconut, and Apple Cinnamon. Encourages earlier ripening for earlier replanting of a new crop. For non-organically grown agriculture, the USDA has approved the use of glyphosate. 657 0 obj
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Although I agree glyphosate is scientifically proven to destroy bacteria in the gut, I'm not clear on why there are those of us so scared of GMOs. We vet the farmers who supply our raw grains and other ingredients carefully to ensure each meets our high standards for quality. 2022 Central Coast Center for Integrative Health 1730 S Victoria Ave #230, Ventura, California 93003, $289 million in damages to a man dying of cancer, Central Coast Center for Integrative Health, Common Causes of Fatigue and What To Do About Them, Cant Sleep?