{"id":242554,"date":"2026-09-08T18:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=242554"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:31:45","slug":"major-study-bill-gates-plant-based-meat-products-contaminated-with-dangerous-levels-of-fungal-toxins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/major-study-bill-gates-plant-based-meat-products-contaminated-with-dangerous-levels-of-fungal-toxins\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Study: Bill Gates\u2019 \u2018Plant-Based Meat\u2019 Products Contaminated With \u2018Dangerous Levels\u2019 of Fungal Toxins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bill Gates range of \u201cplant-based meat\u201d products are contaminated with dangerous levels of carcinogenic fungal toxins, according to the results of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/08\/260828005216.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">major new study<\/a> published in <em>Science Daily<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-242582\" src=\"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gates-beyond-meat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gates-beyond-meat.jpg 678w, https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gates-beyond-meat-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Researchers analysed 212 plant-based meat products on British supermarket shelves and found mycotoxins \u2013 poisonous substances made by fungi \u2013 in every single product. While all contained at least 1 of 19 toxins, many contained multiple toxins.<\/p>\n<p>The products included vegan burgers, imitation of chicken and sausages, and oat-, almond- and soy-based milks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mycotoxins &#8211; toxins produced by fungi and molds &#8211; 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. \ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WgVbjJxydJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/WgVbjJxydJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RAW EGG NATIONALIST (@Babygravy9) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Babygravy9\/status\/1595073698968764416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Mycotoxins are often found in plant-based products. They can be present during production \u2013 many are hard to destroy, even with heat-treatment \u2013 and others can contaminate products during storage.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Mycotoxins can have endocrine-disrupting effects \u2013 interfere with the body\u2019s hormones \u2013 caused liver and kidney damage, immune suppression and even, in the case of compounds like aflatoxin, cause cancer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">With the failure of \u201calternative foods\u201d like plant-based meat, manufacturers are pivoting to pet food. More and more of these junk foods\u2014plant-based meat, insects, pea protein and even lab-grown meat\u2014are being insinuated into dog and cat food. Pet owners watch out. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dn6eRipX3f\">pic.twitter.com\/dn6eRipX3f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RAW EGG NATIONALIST (@Babygravy9) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Babygravy9\/status\/1970071223380885642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>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<\/em>,\u201d said Andrea Patriarca, Senior Lecturer in Mycology at Cranfield University.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>However, a significant concern arises when new foods enter the market, as there are currently no established regulations to monitor mycotoxins.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>yogaesoteric<br \/>\nSeptember 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bill Gates range of \u201cplant-based meat\u201d 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 \u2013 poisonous substances made by fungi \u2013 in every single product. 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