TAKE ACTION: Tell ConAgra to stop using bee-killing, health-harming seed coatings and protect our families and food security!
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Dear Green American,
Millions of Americans enjoy freshly popped Orville Redenbacher's or Act II popcorn. But what they don't know is that these household brands are owned by food giant ConAgra, which is including dangerous pesticides in every bag.
ConAgra is failing to address one of the most critical threats to our food system and public health: the widespread use of toxic pesticides. Its continued use of neonicotinoid-coated seeds in its popcorn supply chain isn't just devastating bee populations – it's putting human health at risk.
Thanks to pressure from consumers like you, some major food companies are already taking meaningful action to protect pollinators and human health. But ConAgra continues to lag behind.
The statistics are alarming: one-third of every bite we eat relies on pollinators; yet since the 1990s, U.S. agriculture has become a staggering 48 times more toxic to insect life. These neonicotinoid pesticides don't just stay on the seeds – they persist in our soil and water, and residues have been found in food products.
Scientific studies have linked neonicotinoid exposure to developmental impacts in children, adverse effects on the nervous system, and potential endocrine disruption. Farmworkers and rural communities face even greater risks through direct exposure. Tell ConAgra to take action.
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These toxic seed coatings represent a clear threat to our food security, agricultural sustainability, and public health. What's worse, research shows they provide minimal to no benefits to farmers, making their continued use even more inexcusable. The pesticides can remain in the soil for years, potentially contaminating future crops and groundwater. Meanwhile, children living in agricultural areas face increased exposure risks through contaminated air, water, and dust.
With other major food companies already eliminating neonicotinoid-coated seeds from their supply chains, growing consumer awareness about pesticide risks, and mounting evidence of harm to both pollinators and human health, the time for ConAgra to act is now. Our food system's future and our communities' health depend on moving away from these unnecessary toxic chemicals.
TAKE ACTION: Tell ConAgra to stop using bee-killing, health-harming seed coatings and protect our families and food security!
For the betterment of people and popcorn everywhere,
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Emma Kriss
Food Campaigns Manager
Green America
1612 K St NW #1000, Washington, DC 20006
(800)-58-GREEN www.greenamerica.org
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