Girl Scouts Asserts Cookies Are 'Trusted' After Joe Rogan Blasts the Treats as 'Toxic' Over Disputed Ingredients Report

The Girl Scouts of USA asserted that their cookies are "trusted" following accusations from podcast host Joe Rogan, in which he alleged that cookies being sold by the youth organization contain "toxic" ingredients.

Rogan referenced a study conducted by non-profit movement Moms Across America and GMOScience in the Monday episode of his podcast. According to the study, the cookies were tested and found to contain trace amounts of toxic metals and glyphosate.

The host continued to call the cookies "toxic as f***."

A spokesperson for the Girl Scouts reiterated this week that all cookies sold by the group are safe and meet the standards for food sales implemented by the US Food and Drug Administration.

"The health and safety of our customers is our top priority," the Girl Scouts told Fox News Digital in a statement.

"All Girl Scout cookies are produced by our trusted licensed bakers, who are leaders in their industry and adhere to rigorous food safety standards set by the FDA and other relevant authorities," they continued.

The study conducted by Moms Across America stated that, of the 25 cookie samples tested, 22 contained levels of aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. The highest levels of glyphosate were reportedly found in Thin Mints, while Peanut Butter Patties had the highest levels of toxic metal, according to the study.

Earlier this month, the youth group took to its blog to reassure consumers that their cookies were safe to eat, stating that metals "can occur naturally in soil," and that glyphosate is ubiquitous within the food chain.

"This means that nearly all foods using plant-based ingredients, including organic foods, may contain trace amounts," Girl Scouts wrote in the blog. "This does not mean that these foods are harmful to consume."

"Similarly, small amounts of heavy metals can be found naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water and soil exposure. These metals are not added to our Girl Scout cookies," the blog continued.