American foods that are banned around the world
The hormones are totally banned at dairy farms and in dairy products in the European Union, Canada, Australia, Israel, Japan, and New Zealand.
Food dyes like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Red 40, often used in children’s food, are made from chemicals derived from petroleum and have been linked to cancer, nerve cell deterioration, and hyperactivity.
Their only purpose is to make food look appealing, but at what cost? And it’s not just in candy, juice, and cereal—it’s also in salmon, mac and cheese, ice cream, and salad dressings.
The FDA-approved additives are banned in Norway, Finland, Austria, France, and the UK, and many American food companies (like M&M) remove their dyes overseas but keep them in the US.
In 2015, Kraft removed its Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes from its iconic orange macaroni and cheese, opting for natural coloring agents such as paprika and annatto.
The chemical that makes food dye stick to liquid, which is also used in flame retardant, is an acceptable additive in American soda, despite its link to birth defects and major organ damage.
The FDA-approved ingredient has also been linked to skin rashes, acne, loss of appetite, fatigue, memory loss, and nerve disorders. Over 100 countries have decided that those effects are not desirable in their soft drinks.