5 American Food Banned in Other Countries

Brominated Vegetable Oil


Indeed, BVO is "sometimes used to keep citrus flavoring from separating out in sodas and other beverages," according to the Mayo Clinic.


At the same time, BVO "contains bromine which can be linked to skin irritations, headaches, memory loss, and impaired balance

Olestra


certain items such as "diet" versions of Pringles, Ruffles, and Doritos were linked to various unfortunate health issues like cramping


 diarrhea, and "loose bowel movements," or what was deemed at the time "fecal urgency" and "anal leakage," according to Mental Floss.

Potassium Bromate


A review found in the scientific journal Food Chemistry further explains that it's "an oxidizing agent 


one of the best and cheapest dough improvers in the baking industry." It's also an additive that has been found to cause cancer in rodents. 

Butylated Hydroxyanisole


BHA is found in processed foods and drinks like meat, cereal, chips, butter, and beer, and BHT is used in meat and snacks as well


BHA also "interferes with hormone function," while BHT is toxic to rodents, "can act as a tumor promoter in certain situations," and has "result[ed] in adverse reproductive 

Color Dyes


while the United States allows dyes such as Yellow No. 6 and Red No. 40 to be used in products that might find their way onto your dinner table


The same goes for Skittles. Specifically, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 are banned," she explains. "In addition

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