Boston University and Abraxis Research conducted a study which tested the levels of glyphosate found in honey products in the United States. Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. Roundup has been on the market since 1973 and is considered to be moderately toxic.
Forty one of sixty nine honey products tested were positive for glyphosate contamination at a mean average level of 64ppb. 15 ppb is the maximum amount considered “safe”.
The bees are contaminating their hives by visiting nearby fields which have been sprayed with Roundup. In the south the cotton and soybean crops which are genetically modified are sprayed with Roundup. In the upper mid west the clover and alfalfa are routinely sprayed.
I personally would prefer no contamination with Roundup! I purchase honey from New England and will continue to do so.