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What is chlormequat in Quaker Oats and Cheerios, and can it impact fertility?
A recent study found the pesticide chlormequat, which has been linked to fertility issues in animals, in oat-based foods sold in the U.S. Should you be concerned? Experts share what to know.
A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found a chemical pesticide in oat-based foods sold in the United States — but how concerned do consumers need to be about potential health impacts? The group also tested 25 samples of non-organic oat-based foods from U.S. grocery stores, including Quaker Oats and Cheerios, and found chlormequat in 92% of them. Not necessarily — grains are part of a healthy, balanced diet, Singer points out — but experts say the study can help guide mindful shopping and decision-making.
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