WATCH: Florida Releases Bread Testing Results Under Healthy Florida First Initiative
By Space Coast Daily // February 5, 2026
ABOVE VIDEO: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Make Healthy Florida First Announcement
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, with the release of bread product testing results conducted by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to increase transparency for Florida families and reinforce accountability for everyday food products.
“As Governor, I have worked to make Florida the model for health freedom,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.
“I’m proud of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ leadership on Healthy Florida First. Today’s announcement about bread product testing, which follows the release of infant formula and candy test results, is another step toward a healthier future. We will continue working to arm Floridians with the information they need to make the best choices for their families’ well-being.”
Last month, Florida released infant formula testing results after DOH analyzed 24 infant formula products sold online and in stores across the state, reviewing samples from seven major brands for heavy metals and pesticides. The testing identified elevated levels of certain heavy metals compared to health-based screening benchmarks, including mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
Building on that work, DOH tested 46 candy products from 10 companies for heavy metals. Arsenic was detected in 28 of the products tested, prompting further evaluation of potential exposure risks, particularly for children.
Those results were released to provide families with clear, accessible information and promote accountability for products widely consumed by Florida’s children.
Florida has now expanded its independent testing to bread. DOH tested eight bread products across five national brands commonly available in Florida grocery stores. Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide commonly applied in agricultural production to control weeds, was detected in six of the eight bread products tested. The results released today are intended to give families additional insight into everyday foods and support informed decision-making.
“The Healthy Florida First initiative is taking proactive steps to strengthen food safety standards nationwide,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “The results from the Florida Department of Health’s analysis of bread testing results show troubling levels of glyphosate. Consumers deserve to know what chemical contaminants are in their food so that they can make informed decisions.”
“Bread is a staple food for many Florida families, and they should be able to consume it without worrying about toxins,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo. “Our testing found high levels of glyphosate in some popular bread brands. Chronic exposure to glyphosate is linked to harmful gut microbiome changes, liver inflammation, and adverse neurologic effects. Florida is taking action through transparency, continued testing, and a clear focus on reducing exposure to protect families.”
The bread testing initiative, along with the previously released infant formula and candy testing results, is part of Florida’s broader Healthy Florida First effort, which focuses on clean and transparent food systems, accountability, and restoring trust in public health through evidence-based action.
Both the previously released infant formula and candy testing results, as well as today’s bread testing results, are available at ExposingFoodToxins.com.
