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“It Is Not Meant To Be Eaten” – Florida Issues Health Warning After Testing “Staple” Food Item
Florida officials announced the latest findings in its “Healthy Florida First initiative,” sharing test results from commonly available bread products.
“As Governor, I have worked to make Florida the model for health freedom,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a release.
“I’m proud of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ leadership on Healthy Florida First. Today’s announcement about bread product testing, which follows the release of infant formula and candy test results, is another step toward a healthier future. We will continue working to arm Floridians with the information they need to make the best choices for their families’ well-being,” he continued.
Casey DeSantis warned that some bread tested contained elevated levels of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup.
“It’s designed to kill plants. It is not meant to be eaten,” she said.
“The labels on glyphosate-based pesticides clearly warn that the chemicals are harmful and must be kept out of reach of children,” she continued.
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JUST IN: Florida’s First Lady @CaseyDeSantis says some bread tested by the state showed elevated levels of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, stressing it’s a weed killer “not meant to be eaten” and warning it should be kept away from children pic.twitter.com/zMdB2Xe6ZB
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) February 5, 2026
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State leaders reported that the Florida Department of Health tested multiple bread products, finding some brands with no detectable levels of glyphosate, while others showed much higher levels. Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Roundup, and officials emphasized that the goal of the testing is transparency.
“The evidence overall is just really, really concerning,” said Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general. “I mean, this is something that basically doesn’t seem to have a safe level of exposure.”
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates the limits on pesticide chemical residue in food, with current limits ranging from 0.1 to 400 parts per million. It is important to note that all the bread tested had significantly lower levels of glyphosate than the EPA allows.
The state has launched a website listing all test results and plans to test more food categories in the future.
“The Healthy Florida First initiative is taking proactive steps to strengthen food safety standards nationwide,” said Casey DeSantis.
“The results from the Florida Department of Health’s analysis of bread testing results show troubling levels of glyphosate. Consumers deserve to know what chemical contaminants are in their food so that they can make informed decisions,” she added.
“Bread is a staple food for many Florida families, and they should be able to consume it without worrying about toxins,” said Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo.
“Our testing found high levels of glyphosate in some popular bread brands. Chronic exposure to glyphosate is linked to harmful gut microbiome changes, liver inflammation, and adverse neurologic effects. Florida is taking action through transparency, continued testing, and a clear focus on reducing exposure to protect families,” he continued.
“There seems to be some relationship with glyphosate exposure and leaky gut,” Ladapo noted during the press conference.
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JUST IN: @FLSurgeonGen Dr. Joseph Ladapo warns that glyphosate, the weed killer found in some breads, may weaken the blood-brain barrier, affecting the brain’s protection
He notes links to gut issues like “leaky gut” as well
"There seems to be some relationship with glyphosate… pic.twitter.com/RdJcwCKZzQ
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) February 5, 2026
CBS12 shared further:
DeSantis said the program has “been illuminating for a lot of Floridians,” pointing to the state-run website exposingfoodtoxins.com, where the results are posted. The governor said Floridians “have a right to know” what is in the food being sold on store shelves.
In the infant formula testing released earlier this year, the state found elevated levels of several heavy metals — including mercury, arsenic, and lead — in a number of products sampled from major brands. Candy testing also revealed arsenic in multiple items, especially brightly colored candies marketed to children, though the governor noted that several popular chocolate brands tested well.
The First Lady said Thursday’s findings on bread “hit home” because of how often families consume it. She said as she made lunch that morning for her 9-year-old, she was reminded of how much trust parents place in everyday grocery items. She stressed that labels list ingredients, but not contaminants like pesticides or heavy metals. “Consumers deserve to know the truth to make informed decisions,” she said.
Independent lab testing commissioned by the Department of Health found what the state described as “triple-digit” glyphosate levels in several high-volume bread brands, including Nature’s Own Butter Bread, Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted White, Wonder Bread Classic White, and Sara Lee Honey Wheat. Other breads, including Sara Lee Artesano White and Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse White, showed no detectable glyphosate. Dave’s Killer Bread tested low compared to other brands.
Watch the full press conference below: