Controversy over Toxic Metals and Glyphosate in Girl Scout Cookies

Key Points

• Girl Scout cookies allegedly contain toxic metals and glyphosate
• Girl Scouts claim cookies are safe and meet FDA standards
• Study results raise questions about cookie safety

Pros

• Girl Scouts of the USA assures cookies are safe and meet FDA standards
• Environmental contaminants can occur naturally in soil
• Glyphosate has low toxicity for people according to EPA

Cons

• Study found traces of toxic metals and glyphosate in Girl Scout cookies
• Concerns raised about the safety of consuming the cookies

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