Mountain Dew Has Been Banned From 30 Countires and the Reason Why is Frightening

Mountain Dew contains brominated vegetable oil, also known as BVO for short. This harmful ingredient has been linked to a number of health concerns such as reproductive and behavioral problems, organ system damage, schizophrenia, and hearing loss. In total, 100 countries have outlawed the sale of Mountain Dew. Similarly, many other foods popular in the US have been banned in other parts of the world.

In fact, farm-raised salmon is said to be packed with nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. While salmon does have a lot of nutritional value, the farm-raised salmon in America are fed a carotenoid called astaxanthin to give them their signature coral hue. Farm-raised salmon containing synthetic astaxanthin are banned in Australia and New Zealand.

Chicken produced in the US gets washed in chlorine to prevent these illnesses from occurring. Unfortunately, chlorine isn’t exactly something that should be consumed even in trace amounts. For that reason, the United Kingdom and the European Union have forbidden the sale of chicken due to “unsanitary” farming methods.

While the European Union as a whole hasn’t banned them, it requires the pre-packaged snack to come with a warning label to inform parents of the adverse effects the ingredients can have on children. On the other hand, Norway and Austria have completely blocked the item from being sold.

Cereals like Frosted Flakes, Honey Bunches of Oats, and Rice Krispies are not only chocked full of added sugars and preservatives, but they also contain a human-made chemical called butylated hydroxytoluene, better known as BHT. This flavor enhancer is responsible for making the cereal taste good, but it also has a host of carcinogenic properties. Because of BHT, these cereals are not allowed to be sold in Japan and the European Union. 

These ingredients are linked to heart disease and were even banned from consumption in the US in 2018. Coffee-Mate may be found in many households and office buildings across the country, but you certainly won’t find it in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark.

However, like many other pre-packaged products, this popular Kraft item contains the preservatives BHA and BHT. Studies have shown that these additives may be carcinogens and can cause blood clotting. BHA and BHT are banned in the United Kingdom, Japan, and certain European countries, meaning Stove Top definitely won’t be served in those places.

These dyes are controversial for their adverse effects on young children and have since been banned in Norway and Austria. The European Union insists that foods containing these dyes come equipped with a warning label. Skittles’ ingredients have caused such a commotion that even the state of California came close to banning them before ultimately deciding that four harmful additives must be removed instead.

Gatorade is the official sports drink of virtually every American professional sports organization including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. However, although the beverage contains a hearty dose of electrolytes, Gatorade also is made with Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. Artificial colors such as these are limited in the European Union and they are entirely banned in Norway and Austria.

Despite the product’s status as a household favorite for decades, Ritz Crackers won’t be found in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. This is because they are made with partially hydrogenated oils (which contain trans fats) that are either banned or limited in many countries.

The Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies mix is easy, affordable, and downright delicious. What more could you ask for? For starters, several countries have asked for foods not to contain trans fats in the form of partially hydrogenated oils. Betty Crocker’s brownie mix is full of trans fats that are regulated in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark.

The European Union has partially banned the consumption of Pop-Tarts due to the hazardous ingredients in them. Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40 can all be found on the label of any Pop-Tarts box, meaning that they must come with a warning label to let consumers know their potential dangers.