A chemical linked to fertility problems in animals has been found in oats. Should we be worried?

A study shows that chlormequat is in your oatmeal in levels exceeding 100 parts-per-billion – here’s what to know

A new, peer-reviewed study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has determined that 80% of Americans are regularly exposed to the chemical chlormequat, which is linked to fertility and developmental issues in lab animals.

The chemical is used to control growth in grain crops such as oats, wheat and barley in order to make them easier to harvest.

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