8 foods we eat in the U. S. that are banned in other countries
7. Synthetic growth hormones rBGH and rBST: Harmful to cows and linked to increasing tumor development in humans.
Found in: Milk and dairy products. Why it’ s dangerous: Growth hormones are bad for cows and people, potentially causing infertility, weakened muscle growth, and a whole array of cancers. Where it’ s banned: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the EU.
8. Arsenic: Basically this dish will slowly kill you.
Found in: Poultry. Why it’ s dangerous: Used in some chicken feed to make meat appear pinker and fresher, arsenic is poison, which will kill you if you ingest enough. Where it’ s banned: The EU.
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