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 .