Pesticides Under Scrutiny in MAHA Report

President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released its long-awaited report Thursday, pointing to poor diets, chemical exposure, and overmedication as key drivers of chronic illness in children. The report highlights concerns about environmental toxins, calling for further research into substances like PFAS, microplastics, fluoride, and pesticides. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are used in many consumer products and can accumulate in the body, potentially causing serious health issues. The report also names glyphosate and atrazine, two common herbicides, with updated risk assessments expected in 2026. Farm leaders have raised concerns that the report could hurt public trust in food safety. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins responded by saying, “Farmers need the tools in the toolbox to continue to feed the world, but it doesn’t mean we can’t do better.”