Roundup (Glyphosate)
Glyphosate, Monsanto Roundup
High risk — documented harm to users
Product
Active
Product
Active
Safety Risk
7.2/10
Affiliations
BayerMonsanto
Product Details
Category
Herbicide / Pesticide
Recalled
No — still on sale globally
Harm Type
Probable carcinogen — Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Manufacturer
Bayer / Monsanto
Summary
Roundup is the world's most widely used herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate. In 2015, the WHO's IARC classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans." Bayer (which acquired Monsanto) has paid over $10 billion to settle tens of thousands of cancer lawsuits. The product remains on sale in most countries.
Timeline
1974
Roundup introduced by Monsanto.
2015
WHO IARC classifies glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic".
2018
Dewayne Johnson wins $289M verdict — first Roundup cancer trial.
2020
Bayer agrees to $10.9B settlement for 100,000+ cases.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026