Starbucks Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Summary
Starbucks Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich 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 →ButterGood
Traditional dairy fat.
See more about Butter →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 →EggsGood
Whole egg / egg fraction.
See more about Eggs →Wheat glutenNeutral
Concentrated wheat protein for dough strength.
See more about Wheat gluten →Xanthan gumNeutral
Plant- or fermentation-derived thickener / mild acidulant.
See more about Xanthan gum →Rapeseed lecithinNeutral
Lecithin emulsifier.
Egg whitesGood
Whole egg / egg fraction.
See more about Egg whites →Egg yolksGood
Whole egg / egg fraction.
See more about Egg yolks →MilkGood
Whole-food dairy ingredient.
See more about Milk →Modified food starchBad
Chemically modified starch.
See more about Modified food starch →Smoked baconGood
Cured pork (cure-system additives flagged separately).
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 diacetateBad
Cure-system preservative.
Sodium nitriteVery Bad
Curing agent linked to N-nitroso compound formation and elevated colorectal-cancer risk.
See more about Sodium nitrite →Natural flavorBad
Undisclosed flavor compounds; can include solvent carriers and GMOs.
See more about Natural flavor →Sharp cheddar cheeseGood
Real-cheese / dairy ingredient.
Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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