Berks County News

America is grappling with significant health issues, according to Rep. David Maloney from Pennsylvania. He highlights the concern that 77% of military-age individuals are unfit for service due to poor health. Additionally, 13% of teenagers suffer from fatty liver disease, and rates of childhood cancer are at unprecedented levels.

Laboratory tests by the Health Research Institute of fast-food offerings revealed that 40% to 60% of samples contained antibiotics Narasin or Monesin, neither approved by the FDA for human use. These antibiotics can be harmful to humans and are toxic to horses and dogs.

The use of glyphosate, developed by Monsanto in the 1970s, remains controversial. Though initially marketed for weed control under the Roundup brand, concerns about its safety persist. Bayer, the current manufacturer, faced a $2.1 billion payout related to claims that its glyphosate-based product caused cancer.

Maloney questions the potential impact of these chemicals on wildlife, particularly in relation to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer. While the Pennsylvania Game Commission attributes CWD to prions, Maloney suggests a possible link to glyphosate and other herbicides.

There are discrepancies in studies regarding the impact of these chemicals, both on human health and wildlife. Maloney questions why such chemicals, banned in many countries, are allowed in American food.

Maloney concludes with a quote from Calley Means, a former lobbyist: “There is nothing more profitable than a sick child.”

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Rep. David Maloney are seeking clarity on the role of chemicals in food and their broader health implications.