Little Caesar's Sausage Pizza
Summary
Little Caesar's Sausage Pizza tested at 77.08 ppb glyphosate in Moms Across America's 2024 fast-food investigation — a moderate residue for chain-restaurant food. Glyphosate (Roundup's active ingredient) is a WHO IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver impairment, and microbiome disturbance. Likely source: conventional wheat desiccated with pre-harvest glyphosate spray, a routine U.S. commodity practice that leaves residue in the kernel.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Glyphosate 77.08 ppb Moderate
Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful fraction of health-based exposure limits. Worth factoring in if this product is used regularly. Glyphosate is classified by the WHO IARC as a probable human carcinogen (Group 2A) and is linked in observational research to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, and microbiome disturbance. Entry route is most likely pre-harvest glyphosate desiccation of the wheat or grain ingredient.
Tested at 77.08 ppb glyphosate residue — moderate for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 21
Enriched wheat flourBad
Refined flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Enriched wheat flour →WaterNeutral
Pure water.
See more about Water →Soybean oilVery Bad
Industrial seed oil; high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and solvent-extracted.
See more about Soybean oil →SugarBad
Added refined sugar.
See more about Sugar →YeastNeutral
Leavening organism.
See more about Yeast →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →Sodium stearoyl lactylateBad
Synthetic dough conditioner / emulsifier.
See more about Sodium stearoyl lactylate →DATEMBad
Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides; emulsifier with possible trans-fat residue.
See more about DATEM →Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheeseGood
Real-cheese / dairy ingredient.
Muenster cheeseGood
Real-cheese / dairy ingredient.
Powdered celluloseBad
Wood-pulp-derived anti-caking fiber.
See more about Powdered cellulose →Fresh California crushed tomatoesGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
Citric acidNeutral
Common food acid for pH balance.
See more about Citric acid →Pizza spice mixGood
Whole-spice blend.
PorkGood
Whole muscle meat.
See more about Pork →SpicesGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
See more about Spices →Sodium phosphateBad
Phosphate additive; high cumulative phosphate intake linked to vascular and renal stress.
See more about Sodium phosphate →DextroseBad
Added refined sugar.
See more about Dextrose →Dehydrated garlicGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
Dehydrated red bell peppersGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
Natural flavorsBad
Undisclosed flavor compounds; can include solvent carriers and GMOs.
See more about Natural flavors →Processing
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