Roundup is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, relied upon by homeowners, landscapers, and agricultural workers since the 1970s. Its active ingredient, glyphosate, has been linked to serious health risks—most notably Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and related blood cancers. While Roundup’s manufacturer, Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), continues to insist the product is safe, courts across the country are holding them accountable for failing to warn the public of the known dangers.
Despite growing bans and restrictions in other countries, Roundup continues to be used in the U.S., where glyphosate-based herbicide use is estimated at over 1.4 billion pounds annually across more than 160 countries.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer that begins in the body’s white blood cells (lymphocytes), which play a crucial role in the immune system. Studies have shown that long-term exposure to glyphosate may significantly increase the risk of developing NHL and other similar cancers, including: