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Glyphosate found in South African baby cereal; watchdog group calls for ban

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A watchdog group found the weed-killing chemical glyphosate in South African baby cereal, which raises concerns about the safety of common food products for infants.

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A watchdog group in South Africa found traces of the herbicide glyphosate in wheat, maize, bread, and baby cereal. The group has called for the government to ban glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides, citing health concerns for children.

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