So Irish spring is banned in Europe because it causes cancer.
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I haven't used Irish springs in decades.
DA FCK
Medical field: don’t worry we profit off of all the unhealthy people this will create.. let’s call it a corporate assist.. they make money off of poison soap and we make money off of all the poisoned people.. corporate high five
Here’s a list of some of the most problematic ingredients that are banned in other countries but allowed in the US:
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- Artificial food colorings (Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6)
Several artificial food colorings that are banned in the EU are still allowed in the US, including Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. These are pervasive in the American food system, appearing in many foods including Skittles, Doritos, Pop Tarts, Gatorade, Lucky Charms, Tostitos Queso, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and Little Debbie’s snacks. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard released a report in 2021 concluding that synthetic food dyes are associated with adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in children. The safety of Yellow No. 5 was last reviewed by the FDA in 1969 and that of Red No. 40 in 1971. Red dye no. 3 is on the list of banned ingredients in California’s bill AB 418. - Brominated vegetable oil (BVO)
BVO, a chemical that is used as an emulsifier in sports drinks and citrus-flavored drinks such as Sun Drop, is banned in the EU because it contains bromine, the element found in brominated flame retardants, which can build up in the body and potentially lead to memory loss as well as skin and nerve problems, and organ damage. It was approved by the FDA in 1977. - rBGH and rBST
Recombinant bovine growth hormone and recombinant bovine somatotropin are hormones that are given to cows to increase milk production. Milk in the United States, unless marked otherwise, is treated with either rBST or rBGH, which are artificial hormones that stimulate milk production. rBGH can lead to elevated levels of IFG-1 in milk consumers which has been linked to breast, prostate, and colon cancers. They are banned in the EU but are still legal in the US. - Potassium bromate
Potassium bromate is a food additive that is used to strengthen dough and improve its elasticity. The chemical is also linked to cancer, nervous system damage, and kidney damage. It is banned in the EU but is still legal in the US. This ingredient is on the list of proposed banned ingredients in California’s bill AB 418. - Potassium Iodate
Potassium Iodate is often used as a dough strengthener. A potential carcinogen, The World Health Organization has warned against the use of Potassium Iodate in flour since 1965. - BHA and BHT
Butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene are antioxidants that are added to food to prevent spoilage. In 2011, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that BHA “is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” Suspected to be carcinogens, they are banned in the EU but are still legal in the US. Common foods like Frosted Flakes, Stove Top Stuffing, Honey Bunches of Oats, Wheat Thins, Farmer John Breakfast Sausage Links, and Rice Krispies contain these. - Azodicarbonamide (ADA)
A chemical used as a dough conditioner in breads, rolls, and other baked goods. Fun fact, it’s also used to make yoga mats.The World Health Organization reported that the chemical may cause asthma and other respiratory issues. It is banned in the EU but is still legal in the US. - BPA
Bisphenol A, a chemical used in plastic containers and can linings, is banned in the EU for use in baby bottles and sippy cups but is still legal in the US - Arsenic
Inorganic arsenic, a toxic substance that can contaminate rice and other foods, is allowed at higher levels in the US than in the EU. - Carrageenan
A thickening and stabilizing agent derived from seaweed and can have a negative effect on the human digestive system. It is banned in baby formula and organic foods in the EU but is still legal in the US. It is in popular foods like Drumsticks, Dannon Yogurt, and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream. - Olestra
It’s an additive usually found in diet versions of chips and fries. It has been linked to gastrointestinal disease. It is banned in Canada and the EU, but still allowed in the US. - Titanium Dioxide
On the list of proposed banned ingredients in California’s bill AB 418, this additive is used for coloring in candies such as skittles and starburst as well as soups, spreads, and other foods. This substance has been shown to be genotoxic, which means it can cause DNA damage, leading to cancer and other health problems. The European Food and Safety Administration released a statement in 2021 stating that it no longer considered titanium dioxide safe when used as a food additive. - Propylparaben
Another ingredient on the list of proposed banned ingredients in California’s bill AB 418, propylparaben is commonly used as a preservative in many foods including trail mix, baked goods, tortillas, and sausages. Research has shown that exposure to propylparaben may be linked to breast cancer. In 2006, the EU banned propylparaben in the use of food and in 2015, banned it in cosmetic products. It is still allowed in the US.
The Ingredients banned in the EU, but legal in the US - Is It Clean
Many people believe that the United States has the strictest regulations on food standards in the world. That the FDA closely regulates the ingredients in our food, and the rest of the world follows the determinations of the FDA. Think about that - ingredients that are deemed so unsafe that...
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