Stove Top Stuffing
Banned in: United Kingdom, Japan, Several European Countries
Reason: Contains BHA & BHT
Est. Global Sales: $24.98 billion per year for Kraft*
Kraft is well-known for its signature mac ‘n’ cheese, which is popular throughout the United States, yet their Stove Top Stuffing is absolutely outlawed in Japan and many European nations. This product contains BHA and BHT, both of which function as antioxidants and preservatives in processed foods. According to research, these substances may be carcinogenic and may inhibit required blood coagulation. Because of the potential hazards associated with these substances, they have been prohibited in a number of nations other than the United States. They’re also widely used to extend the shelf life of foods like breakfast cereal after the container has been opened.
Stove Top Stuffing
Ritz Crackers
Banned in: Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark
Reason: Contains Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Est. Global Sales: $485.6 million per year*
Ritz Crackers, a popular snack in the United States, have been unable to penetrate food markets in some European nations due to the use of partly hydrogenated cottonseed oil. Cottonseed oil has long been a source of contention in the worlds of food and cosmetic safety. However, studies reveal that it may have some health benefits; however, they are outweighed by the hazards connected with it. Cottonseed oil includes gossypol, a toxin found in nature that has been related to infertility and liver damage. Cottonseed oil is a popular insecticide when left unprocessed. However, even refined cottonseed oil has hazards since it includes significant levels of saturated fat, which increases the risk of heart disease.
Ritz Crackers
