Herbicide
Roundup
Monsanto’s flagship product, Roundup, is the most widely used herbicide in the U.S.
Its main ingredient, glyphosate, is the subject of ongoing research into its potential cancer-causing effects and other health problems.
Introduced
1974
Treats
Used as an herbicide
Side Effects
Risk of lymphoma
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