Report: Traces Of Weed Killer Found In Wine, Beer

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - A new report from the public advocacy group U.S. PIRG says non-lethal traces of a controversial weed killer have been found in beer and wine.

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U.S. PIRG says the herbicide glyphosate - the main active ingredient in Roundup - has been detected in five wines and 14 popular beers, including:

• Coors Light
• Tsingtao Beer
• Miller Lite
• Budweiser
• Corona Extra
• Heineken
• Guinness Draught
• Stella Artois
• Stella Artois Cidre
• Ace Perry Hard Cider
• New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale
• Sam Adams New England IPA
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
• Samuel Smith's Organic Lager

As for wine, glyphosate has been found in:

• Sutter Home Merlot
• Beringer Estates Moscato
• Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon
• Inkarri Estates Malbec: Certified Organic
• Frey Organic Natural White Blend

Trade groups for the beer and wine industry question the numbers, but say the levels were still well below those that are considered remotely hazardous.