Testing Results
Gluten-Free Food Test Results
Moms Across America tested 46 popular gluten-free food products for glyphosate. People who choose gluten-free foods often do so for serious health reasons — these results demand action.
Key Findings
Independent laboratory analysis of 46 gluten-free products from grocery stores across the United States.
Products Positive for Glyphosate
44 out of 46 gluten-free food products tested positive for glyphosate — a 96% positive rate among foods marketed to consumers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
Banza — Highest Level Ever Recorded
Banza chickpea pasta had a glyphosate level of 2,837 parts per billion — the highest level ever recorded in any food tested by Moms Across America.
Exceeded FDA Gluten Limit
4 products labeled gluten-free were found to contain gluten levels exceeding the FDA's maximum allowable limit of 20 parts per million — putting celiac patients at risk.
Banza: The Highest Level Ever Recorded
Banza Chickpea Pasta Cavatappi contained 2,837 parts per billion of glyphosate — the highest level ever recorded by Moms Across America in any food product tested. Banza markets itself as a healthier, protein-rich pasta alternative.
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are commonly treated with glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant — the same practice used on oats and wheat. This means glyphosate is applied directly to the crop shortly before harvest, resulting in very high residue levels in the final food product.
Consumers choosing Banza to avoid gluten are unknowingly trading one problematic ingredient for glyphosate at unprecedented concentrations.
Most Contaminated Products
These products had the highest glyphosate levels among the 46 gluten-free foods tested.
| Product | Glyphosate |
|---|---|
| Banza Chickpea Pasta (Cavatappi) | 2,837 ppb |
| Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta | Not specified |
| Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour | Not specified |
| Simple Truth Organic Rice Cakes | Not specified |
| Glutino Gluten Free Crackers | Not specified |
Cleanest Products Tested
These products had the lowest or undetectable levels of glyphosate among the products tested.
| Product | Glyphosate |
|---|---|
| Lundberg Family Farms Organic Rice Cakes | Not detected |
| Enjoy Life Plentils Chips | Not detected |
Gluten Found in “Gluten-Free” Products
In addition to the glyphosate contamination, 4 products labeled as gluten-free were found to contain gluten at concentrations exceeding the FDA’s maximum allowable limit of 20 parts per million (ppm).
For individuals with celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine. These mislabeled products pose a direct health risk to some of the most vulnerable consumers.
The combination of high glyphosate levels and gluten mislabeling makes gluten-free products among the most misleading and potentially harmful foods in the current marketplace.
Who Is Most at Risk
- •People with celiac disease who rely on gluten-free labeling for their health
- •Children with non-celiac gluten sensitivity who eat gluten-free products daily
- •Consumers who choose gluten-free products believing they are healthier or cleaner
Demand Clean Food
Contact the FDA and your elected representatives. Demand mandatory glyphosate testing and honest food labeling.