Hot Dogs
Banned in: United Arab Emirates
Reason: Reduce Obesity in Schools
Est. Global Sales: $2.8 billion per year*
Following the findings of a 2014 study that approximately 14% of pupils in Abu Dhabi are overweight, the UAE government took measures to minimize and prevent juvenile obesity by prohibiting the sale of certain meals in school cafeterias. To encourage healthier eating habits, they restricted foods heavy in saturated fat, sugar, sodium, and artificial tastes. One of the most affected industries was processed meat, specifically hotdogs. Hotdogs are heavy in saturated fat and sodium, and they rarely include meat or other nutritional components. They were completely prohibited in cafeterias, along with sweets, soda, and potato chips, for this purpose.
Hot Dogs
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls
Banned in: Norway & Austria
Reason: Contains Yellow 5 and Red 40
Est. Global Sales: $500 million per year for Little Debbie*
Little Debbie’s is a popular dessert brand in the United States, however the ingredients in its Little Debbie Swiss Rolls have drawn a lot of controversy. Yellow 5 and Red 40, two food colorings previously related to behavioral difficulties in children, are present in this product. In animal studies, they were found to increase the likelihood of birth abnormalities, organ failure, and the development of some cancers. While these dyes are still legal in the EU, items must now bear a label warning. As a result, consumers are aware of the potential health concerns. In Norway and Austria, this product is completely prohibited.
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls
