Welcome to the Deron Harris Podcast. This is our second season, and this is episode 24 - American Food Banned In Other Countries - Are We Being Poisoned?
American Food is banned around the world. Why? Skittles are illegal! Pop-Tarts criminalised?
I hope not my beloved Doritos... Doritos Too! Shipments of Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese were seized at the border.
Time for Timer folks: "You are what you eat". Who wants to be nucleotide guanosine monophosphate? Nobody. Let's pay attention and protect ourselves; they tryin' to kill us all.
Here is a list of foods made in the United States that are banned in other countries due to concerns over specific ingredients, additives, or production methods:
### **Foods Banned for Artificial Colors and Additives**
1. **Skittles**: This snack contains artificial dyes like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40, which have been linked to ADHD and other health concerns. It has been banned or restricted in the European Union.
2. **Froot Loops**: Packed with artificial dyes such as Yellow 5 and Red 40, linked to cell development inhibition. Banned in Norway, England, and France[3][6].
3. **Maraschino Cherries**: contain Red 40 dye, which is associated with allergies and migraines. Banned in the European Union.
### **Foods Banned for Chemical Ingredients**
4. **Bread with Potassium Bromate**: Used as a dough conditioner but linked to cancer and respiratory issues. It has been banned in most European countries since 1990.
5. **Instant Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes**: Contains preservatives banned in certain countries due to health risks.
6. **Kraft Mac & Cheese**: Includes food dyes Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which are associated with cancer risks. Banned in Austria and Norway.
7. **Coffee Mate**: Contains hydrogenated oils linked to heart disease. Banned in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.
8. **Arby's Bread**: Made with azodicarbonamide (ADA), a chemical also used in yoga mats that may cause asthma. Banned in the EU.
### **Foods Banned for Genetic Modification**
9. **American Corn**: Genetically modified to resist the ringspot virus but linked to organ damage and tumors. Banned in several countries, including the EU.
10. **Papaya**: GMO papaya is banned for similar reasons as corn in many countries.
11. **Genetically Modified Salmon**: Production and sale are prohibited in the EU due to concerns over genetic engineering.
### **Foods Banned for Pesticides or Other Treatments**
12. **American Apples**: Treated with diphenylamine (DPA), a chemical linked to cancer risks. Banned by the EU since 2014.
13. **Chlorine-Washed Chicken**: Treated with a chlorine solution to reduce bacteria but banned by the EU since 1997 due to hygiene concerns during production.
### **Foods Banned for Other Additives**
14. **Titanium Dioxide Products** (e.g., candy and coffee creamer): Used for color enhancement but banned in the EU due to health risks.
15. **Olestra (Fat Substitute)**: Found in diet chips and fries but linked to gastrointestinal issues; banned in Canada and the EU.
These bans highlight differing food safety regulations between the U.S. and other countries, often prioritizing precautionary measures abroad while allowing these products domestically under FDA guidelines.
