Tell me 3 ingredients found in common United States foods that are banned in other countries. Provide an answer in list form and include examples of: foods that the ingredient is found in, countries where the ingredient is banned, and side effects.


Answer: Many popular foods consumed in the United States are banned in other countries due to the ingredients linked to adverse side effects. 

• BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), a food preservative, is often found in chewing gum, preserved meats, and dehydrated foods. BHT is banned in the EU and Japan due to evidence of tumor growth and impaired blood clotting. 
• Food dyes such as Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) and Red No. 40 (Allura Red) are commonly added to colorful foods such as breakfast cereals, chips, popcorn, and soft drinks. Yellow No. 5 and Red No. 40 have been linked with the inhibition of cell development and are banned in Austria, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom. 
• BVO (Brominated Vegetable Oil), is an additive used to prevent the separation of citrus flavoring in soft drinks and other beverages. BVO includes bromine, an element found in flame retardants, and linked with neurologic symptoms including impaired balance, headaches, and memory loss.