What is Monsanto’s Roundup?
Roundup is the brand name of the world’s most widely used weed killer. It was originally produced by Monsanto in the 1970s but got acquired by Bayer in 2018. Glyphosate is the active compound ingredient in Roundup primarily served to kill weeds and unwanted vegetation. Even though it has been highly effective for decades, it has become politicized due to its correlation with serious illnesses.
What is the Controversy Surrounding Roundup about?
You may have heard of the popular brand Roundup on the news lately. For quite some time now, Roundup has made coverage on national news due to its link with causing serious illnesses to its consumers, and those who may have been unknowingly exposed to it.
According to the Roundup lawsuit attorneys at The Dunken Law Firm, Bayer-Monsanto is facing a multi-billion dollar lawsuit due to the company’s failure to warn consumers about the potential cancer and organ damage risks associated with Glyphosate in Roundup.
Now, there are more than 13,000 lawsuits against Bayer-Monsanto for Roundup-related illnesses. Despite the influx of lawsuits, the company is denying that Roundup usage is the culprit of their consumers illnesses due to lack of scientific evidence. In fact, Monsanto Roundup still claims it is safe to use.
What Are the Health Problems Related to Roundup?
Until recently, people thought Glyphosate was only a risk factor to plants, not people. However, that is no longer the case. Now there are many claims that Glyphosate is in fact harmful to humans, possibly causing serious diseases, such as Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
Cancer.org states that Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, also known as NHL is cancer that initially starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Normally, lymphocytes go through a cycle where these cells die and your body creates new ones. In NHL, the lymphocytes don’t die, they instead multiply, causing the lymph nodes to swell. Tumors start to develop from these lymphocytes.
Signs and symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma may include but are not limited to:
- Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, or groin
- Difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Abdominal pain
- Persistent fatigue
Other Linked Illnesses
According to EcoWatch, in the past two decades scientists have been documenting the health issues of Roundup and glyphosate. The exposure of glyphosate has intensified and it has been found in the food we eat, the water we drink, and in the air we breathe.
Some other linked diseases include:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Brain cancer
- Birth defects
- Chronic kidney disease
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Lou Gehrig’s disease
Read more about it here if you’d like more information on other linked illnesses to Roundup.
Who is at Risk from Roundup?
Although anyone can technically be exposed to Glyphosate, there are different groups of people are especially at risk for exposure.
These groups of people include:
- Landscapers
- Agricultural workers
- Professional Gardeners
- Farmers
The exposure of Roundup can occur by breathing in Glyphosate through nose or mouth, eating food or drinking water tainted with Glyphosate, or absorbing it through your skin.
Am I Entitled to Compensation?
If you or someone you know developed health issues after exposure to Roundup and Glyphosate, contact a lawyer to discuss a potential Roundup class action lawsuit. You may be eligible to seek financial damages.
