Testing Results
Fast Food Testing Results
Moms Across America independently tested meals from the top 20 fast food brands in the United States. The results are alarming.
Key Findings
Independent laboratory analysis of meals from America’s most popular fast food chains revealed widespread contamination.
Positive for Glyphosate
Every single sample from all 21 fast food brands tested positive for glyphosate herbicide residue. View the full report for brand-level data.
Positive for Harmful Pesticides
Multiple samples contained harmful pesticides beyond glyphosate. View the full report for specific pesticide findings.
Positive for Heavy Metals
Heavy metals including lead and cadmium were detected across samples. View the full report for specific levels.
Shocking Discovery: Antibiotics & a Contraceptive
Testing detected veterinary drug residues in several fast food samples. View the full MAA report for specific findings by brand.
These substances have no place in food served to children and families. Veterinary antibiotics contribute to the growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance.
Harmful Antibiotics
Veterinary-grade antibiotics detected in fast food samples contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder to treat for everyone.
Contraceptive Compound
An endocrine-disrupting contraceptive hormone was found in top-selling fast food meals — a substance that can affect hormonal development in children.
Abysmally Low Nutrients
Nutritional analysis revealed concerning deficiencies across samples. View the full MAA report for complete nutritional findings.
When food is grown in depleted soil drenched in glyphosate, the nutritional value plummets. Families paying for meals are getting calories without nourishment — and toxins as a side order.
What This Means for Families
- •Children eating fast food regularly may be chronically malnourished despite adequate calorie intake
- •Nutrient deficiency combined with toxic exposure creates compounding health risks
- •Low-income families who rely on affordable fast food are disproportionately affected
Dig Deeper
Explore our detailed analyses and lab reports for the full picture of what’s in America’s fast food.