10 Foods in the U.S. Banned in Other Countries

It may come as a surprise but there are actually foods sold in the U.S. that are banned in other countries. Check out these photos and be informed.

According to MSN, there are 10 foods and food ingredients sold in the U.S. which are banned in other countries.

1. Dairy Products with rBGH and rBST - increases IGF-1 hormone which is linked to breast, colorectal and prostate cancers; banned Australia, New Zealand, Israel, the European Union and Canada

2. BHA and BHT preservatives - BHA may trigger allergic reactions and hyperactivity while BHT is known to cause cancer in rats; banned in the UK (baby food) and parts of the European Union and Japan

3. Olestra or Olean in fat-free chips and fries - may cause adverse intestinal reactions like diarrhea, leaky bowels and cramps; banned in the UK and Canada

4. Breads with Potassium Bromate - linked to kidney damage and tumors, cancer and damage to the nervous system; banned in Canada, China and the European Union

5. Arsenic fed to chickens and arsenic-based drugs to counter poultry parasites - known carcinogen; banned in the European Union

6. Food Colors and Dyes - can cause allergy-like hypersensitivity reaction in children; banned in Norway and Austria,

7. Brominated Vegetable Oil in Flame Retardant Drinks - linked to thyroid function and nervous system troubles; banned in Europe and Japan

8. Meat with Ractopamine - linked to hyperactivity, muscle corrosion and adverse effects on the cardiovascular system; banned in Europe, Russia, mainland China and the Republic of China (Taiwan)

9. Geneteically-engineered Papaya - causes intestinal damage in animals; banned in the European Union

10. Canthaxanthin-fed farm-raised Salmon - may cause eyesight damage; banned in New Zealand and Australia