6. BHA( butylated hydroxyanisole) & BHT( butylated hydroxytoluene) are waxy preservatives linked to cancer and tumors.
8 foods we eat in the U. S. that are banned in other countries
5. Azodicarbonamide: Bleaches flour, plastic, and induces asthma as an added bonus.
Found in: Breads, frozen dinners, boxed pasta mixes, and packaged baked goods. Why it’ s dangerous: Used to bleach both flour and foamed plastic( yoga mats and the soles of sneakers), azodicarbonamide has been known to induce asthma. Where it’ s banned: Australia, the U. K., and most European countries.
6. BHA( butylated hydroxyanisole) & BHT( butylated hydroxytoluene) are waxy preservatives linked to cancer and tumors.
Found in: Cereal, nut mixes, gum, butter, meat, dehydrated potatoes. Why it’ s dangerous: Used to keep food from becoming rancid,( BHA) and( BHT) are known to cause cancer in rats. And we’ re next! Where it’ s banned: The U. K., Japan, and many other European countries.