U.S. Pork
Banned in: Russia, China, European Union, and Others
Reason: Contains Ractopamine
Est. Global Sales: $7.7 billion*
Swine in America have a tendency to grow very huge very quickly due to a combination of chemicals that have been poured into them. Because of these compounds, or at least one of them, approximately 50% of pork produced in the United States is prohibited from being sold in more than 150 countries. Ractopamine is used to enhance leanness in animals, however as with any medicine intended for animals, there will be negative effects when used by humans. Changes in behavior, hyperactivity, higher than usual heart rates, and a range of other cardiovascular problems are among the adverse effects connected with why ractopamine has been banned in so many nations.
U.S. Pork
Skittles
Banned in: Norway & Sweden
Reason: Contains Yellow 5 & Yellow 6
Est. Global Sales: $183 million per year*
People have been “tasting the rainbow” for decades all throughout the world. Skittles has released a lot of flavors throughout the years, each linked with its own distinct hue; however, not all of these colors have been well welcomed. Skittles have really been prohibited in a handful of Nordic nations due to the poisonous nature of a few of them. The artificial colors, yellow 5 and yellow 6, found in Skittles, are thought to trigger allergic reactions and hyperactivity in those who ingest them. They have been prohibited in Norway and Sweden. Instead of outlawing the sweets, some governments have substituted the yellow 5 and 6 with naturally occurring hues found in daily foods.
Skittles
