11 American Foods Banned in Other Countries Even Coca-Cola
Americans love their food, from burgers and pizza to the fast food and soft drinks you can consume. It could be a reason that many view people in the U.S.A. as fat, but in other countries, they too like fast food. To protect other populations, certain countries have banned specific American foods due to chemicals or other reasons. Here is a list of just 11 of those foods that are banned in different countries.
1. Skittles
Skittles are part of that magical rainbow, right? Many of us have certain flavors we like or dislike. So, are Skittles really bad for you? The dye in Skittles, known as Yellow 5 or Yellow 6, has been known to give kids hyperactivity. This is a concern in many countries. Most of Scandinavia has banned the dye in their country.
Titanium Dioxide is the chemical used in Skittles to make their colors pop. It has been linked to breaking part strands of D.N.A. and causing cancer.
2. Bread
Is bread really banned in other countries? Not really, but the way Americans make bread could be the factor in its ban. Americans add additives to their bread, and some are banned in many countries. Azodicarbonamide is used to bleach the flower and hold it together. It is also used to create yoga mats. The E.U. has banned the chemical because who wants to eat parts of yoga mats in their food?
3. Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew is banned in Austria and Norway. It contains the dye Yellow 5. Talking about those Skittles, we remember that Yellow 5 causes hyperactivity in children, headaches, and all sorts of things. In these countries, you will find that Mountain Dew is different. They have gone back to the original recipe from the 1940s.
4. Pork
Pork is one of the largest sources of protein in the U.S. You have bacon, ham, hot dogs, and some good ole pork chops. So why is it banned in other countries? Many countries eat just as much pork, but in the U.S., they add a ton of additives to their pork, like Ractopamine. It has been banned in 160 different countries saying it is unsafe for human consumption. It can cause many different heart issues if you consume enough pork.
5. Chicken
Chicken is one of the largest proteins Americans consume per year, but what do you know about its preservation? The F.D.A. has approved the use of chlorine baths for chickens to help kill salmonella. So, the E.U. has banned chicken from the U.S.A. not because of the Chlorine baths but probably due to the poor hygiene the chickens grow up in. The baths are just like a big bandaid on a larger problem.
6. Little Debbie’s Swiss Rolls
If you think these kids’ snacks are terrible, you should look closer at what they put in them. Austria and Norway ban these Swiss Rolls because of the dyes Yellow 5 and Red 40. These dyes have an adverse effect on kids and cause hyperactivity among them. It has also been found that a high concentration of food coloring could cause cancer. After three hours, white blood cells start to mutate.
7. Special K
Special K is known for its healthy attributes, but the U.K. has found that the amount of nutrients it contains has misled many people. Denmark has banned the cereal due to it being considered a G.M.O. (genetically modified organism). It could have too many of these nutrients to actually make it harmful for pregnant women and children.
8. Coca Cola
Most people would not guess Coke is banned because we see it everywhere. They have different recipes in different countries, with Mexican Coke using real sugar. Only two countries have banned it, North Korea and Cuba. The only reason is because it is American. If you have American pride, pull out that Coke and have a good one.
9. Arby’s Baked Goods
They may be famous for their Roast Beef sandwiches, but in Europe, they are banned. Why, you may ask? It is the bread. They use Azodicarbonamide to bleach the bread, and this chemical can cause asthma attacks and other ailments.
10. Rice Krispies
Many popular cereals in the U.S.A. are banned in the E.U. and Japan. Why? They contain BHT, a preservation chemical that could cause cancer. Rice Krispies is one of the cereals that contains this chemical. General Mills has now removed it from its cereals. It is better to be cautious.
11. Milk
Some of the dairy products contain rBS, it is an artificial hormone given to cows that has been linked to several cancers like prostate and breast cancer. It can also cause infertility within the cows themselves. It is banned in Japan, the EU, Canada and Australia.
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