The annual excitement over Girl Scout Cookie season took an unexpected turn this year when a viral report alleged that the beloved treats contain heavy metals and pesticides. The claim was initially met with skepticism,

With food safety a major topic of conversation as of late, many have maintained vigilance when browsing the aisles of the grocery store. From deli meats to vegetables to pancake mix, it can be hard to know what’s next in terms of recalls or contaminants.

The Girl Scouts of the USA denied those claims last month saying that heavy metals occur naturally in soil and that glyphosate is widely used in agriculture and is typically found in the food chain. Bakers also confirmed the levels found in the cookies “do not pose a safety concern to our customers.”