Major Study: Bill Gates’ ‘Plant-Based Meat’ Products Contaminated With ‘Dangerous Levels’ of Fungal Toxins

Bill Gates range of “plant-based meat” products are contaminated with dangerous levels of carcinogenic fungal toxins, according to the results of a major new study published in Science Daily.

Researchers analysed 212 plant-based meat products on British supermarket shelves and found mycotoxins – poisonous substances made by fungi – in every single product. While all contained at least 1 of 19 toxins, many contained multiple toxins.

The products included vegan burgers, imitation of chicken and sausages, and oat-, almond- and soy-based milks.

Mycotoxins – toxins produced by fungi and molds – are a serious problem for plant foods in general, and have been identified in at least one scientific study as a potential cause of widespread harm, including increased risk of renal cancer, in plant-based meat alternatives. 👇 https://t.co/WgVbjJxydJ

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Mycotoxins are often found in plant-based products. They can be present during production – many are hard to destroy, even with heat-treatment – and others can contaminate products during storage.

Although the levels detected in the products were below EU recommended guidelines, the question is whether long-term consumption could lead to accumulation of the toxins within the body, with serious harmful effects.

Mycotoxins can have endocrine-disrupting effects – interfere with the body’s hormones – caused liver and kidney damage, immune suppression and even, in the case of compounds like aflatoxin, cause cancer.

With the failure of “alternative foods” like plant-based meat, manufacturers are pivoting to pet food. More and more of these junk foods—plant-based meat, insects, pea protein and even lab-grown meat—are being insinuated into dog and cat food. Pet owners watch out. pic.twitter.com/dn6eRipX3f

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“Mycotoxins occur naturally in foods and cannot be completely avoided. As consumers, we should not be frightened or deterred from enjoying a variety of products,” said Andrea Patriarca, Senior Lecturer in Mycology at Cranfield University.

“However, a significant concern arises when new foods enter the market, as there are currently no established regulations to monitor mycotoxins.”

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September 8, 2026