Panera Bread Deli Ham Sandwich
Summary
Panera Bread Deli Ham Sandwich tested at 225.53 ppb glyphosate in Moms Across America's 2024 fast-food investigation — a moderate residue for chain-restaurant food. Exceeds EWG's 160 ppb children's-health benchmark. 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 225.53 ppb High
Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. 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 225.53 ppb glyphosate residue — very high for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 16
Enriched wheat flourBad
Refined flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Enriched wheat flour →Whole wheat flourGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
See more about Whole wheat flour →Rye flourGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
See more about Rye flour →Sourdough cultureGood
Whole-grain, seed, or fresh produce ingredient.
See more about Sourdough culture →WaterNeutral
Pure water.
See more about Water →YeastNeutral
Leavening organism.
See more about Yeast →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →PorkGood
Whole muscle meat.
See more about Pork →Sodium phosphateBad
Phosphate additive; high cumulative phosphate intake linked to vascular and renal stress.
See more about Sodium phosphate →Sodium erythorbateVery Bad
Cure accelerator paired with nitrite; participates in nitrosamine pathway.
Sodium nitriteVery Bad
Curing agent linked to N-nitroso compound formation and elevated colorectal-cancer risk.
See more about Sodium nitrite →Mixed baby lettucesGood
Fresh whole vegetable; fiber and micronutrients.
Vine-ripened tomatoesGood
Fresh tomato; lycopene and vitamin C.
Red onionsGood
Fresh allium; quercetin and prebiotic fiber.
See more about Red onions →Country mustardGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
Black pepperGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
See more about Black pepper →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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