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Is Roundup Safe? What You Need to Know About Glyphosate Exposure

Posted on March 4, 2026December 15, 2025 by Candice Paddock

Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, is a common sight in gardens, farms, and public spaces across Hawai‘i and beyond. So many people wonder: Is Roundup safe?

Is Roundup Safe?

Roundup’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, has been the subject of growing concern and numerous high-profile lawsuits. For decades, many have questioned the safety of Roundup. Its manufacturer, Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), has consistently argued that the product is harmless when used as directed. However, a growing body of scientific evidence and a series of court verdicts suggest a different story.

Glyphosate in Food: What Crops Are Sprayed and How to Avoid It

Posted on December 23, 2025December 9, 2025 by Candice Paddock

A May 2025 report from the presidential Make America Healthy Again commission has renewed national attention on the health risks of pesticide exposure. The commission singled out two of the most widely used weed killers in the U.S. — glyphosate and atrazine — as possible contributors to chronic illnesses among American children.

According to the report, exposure to these pesticides may be linked to rising rates of asthma, obesity, autoimmune disorders, neurodevelopmental issues and certain cancers. While the commission stopped short of recommending a ban, it called for more research, stricter application practices and improved public awareness.

“American farmers rely on these products,” the report states. “Actions that further regulate or restrict crop protection tools beyond risk-based and scientific processes set forth by Congress must involve thoughtful consideration of what is necessary for adequate protection, alternatives and cost of production.”

Hawai’i Doctor Warns About Mysterious Glyphosate Exposure Cases

Posted on March 5, 2025August 18, 2025 by Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) affect more than nine million Americans, and that number is expected to more than double by 2025, according to research by Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. While the cause of NDDs remains unknown, medical experts are increasingly raising alarm about toxic exposure — specifically, exposure to glyphosate.

Concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals like glyphosate are playing out in communities around the world. In New Brunswick, Canada, neurologist Dr. Alier Marrero watched as his caseload skyrocketed with patients displaying unusual symptoms of neurodegenerative disease, many of whom were under age 45.

Documentary Reveals Highly Toxic Roundup Herbicide ‘Everywhere’

Posted on October 9, 2024August 18, 2025 by Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman

When award-winning filmmaker Brian Lilla moved to Napa Valley, California, he quickly learned about the health hazards lurking in wine country. In his new documentary, “Children of the Vine,” Lilla shows how the use of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide and its active ingredient, glyphosate, has affected those who work in and live nearby.

“I didn’t want to run away from the problem,” Lilla said in an interview with the nonprofit publication Capital & Main. “No matter where I go, there’s going to be glyphosate in the food. Yes, it blew my mind to find out how much it’s being used in the vineyards. But I want to make it clear that the vineyards are not the villains, nor are farms.”

Studies and Lawsuits tie Roundup Weedkiller to Cancer and Birth Defects

Posted on July 17, 2024August 18, 2025 by Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman

Widespread use of the popular herbicide Roundup, which contains the known carcinogen glyphosate, is at the center of a series of lawsuits in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

New information is coming to light from studies linking the chemical to serious health problems that include cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, infertility and birth defects.