Roundup is one of the most well-known products on the market that kills weeds in your yard. The product uses a chemical called glyphosate, which is particularly toxic to plants that fall into the broadleaf grouping. This makes it a good option for killing weeds without harming the grass in your yard or other kinds of plants that you don’t want to kill.

A company called Monsanto developed the product and helped to make it highly visible and commonly sold for this need. The company indicated that the product was not harmful to humans and did not expressly state that people using it or keeping it in their homes should handle it with caution.

Consequences of Exposure to Roundup

Roundup has since been identified as a product that has been linked to cancer. Monsanto settled more than 100,000 Roundup lawsuits before the company became defunct. These cases paid out about $11 billion to those who had developed health issues related to coming into contact with this weed killer. The product was not removed from the consumer market at this time, however.

In June of 2022, the Ninth Circuit filed a decision that was backed by the EPA. The product is undergoing reclassification as a product that could be potentially harmful to human health. Bayer, who had acquired the product after Monsanto went out of business, was told by the Eleventh Circuit Court in July of 2022 that they did not adequately warn consumers about the dangers of contact with this product.

What Kinds of Conditions Are Linked with Roundup Exposure?

The primary health condition that has been linked to Roundup exposure is non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. However, there are other cancers that have been linked with exposure to glyphosate. Internal communications were recently released by Bayer that indicate that Monsanto staff were aware that the product could cause harm to humans but intentionally withheld this information from the public.

Bayer continues to stand behind the product and claims it has no link to cancer. However, in 2021 Bayer announced that it would stop selling Roundup for residential use in 2023, but would still sell it for commercial use.

This is the list of cancers that are linked with exposure to Roundup products:

• Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
• B-lymphoblastic lymphoma
• Burkitt lymphoma
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
• Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
• Follicular lymphoma and hairy cell leukemia
• Large granular lymphcytic leukemia
• Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia)
• Mantle cell lymphoma
• Marginal zone B-cell lymphomas
• Mycosis fungoides
• Nodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
• Peripheral T-cell lymphomas
• Primary central nervous system lymphoma
• Sezary syndrome
• Small lymphocytic lymphoma
• Splenic marginal zone B-cell lymphoma

What Can You Do if You Believe You Have Been Harmed by Roundup?

If you have developed any of the above cancers after handling Roundup, or you have another health condition that you believe is linked to your exposure to this product, you could be owed compensation for your injuries. Our team of intake specialists can help you to become involved in the current class action suits that are ongoing related to this product by connecting you to the best Roundup lawyer in our network.

Being able to secure the financial compensation that you deserve can help to pay medical bills and lost wages. Choosing to take part in a class action lawsuit also helps to ensure that companies like Monsanto and Bayer are held accountable for their decisions, which have harmed innocent consumers who purchase their products.

Each step should be taken with careful consideration, especially in regards to the eligibility criteria and the expertise of the attorney you choose.

Get in touch with us now and find out how you can seek justice for your case. We’ll connect you with the best attorney in our network so you can explore your options.