Top five dangerous ingredients in our food

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Food safety advocates are raising concerns about five specific food additives: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propyl paraben, Red Dye No. 3, and titanium dioxide. These additives have been associated with various health risks, such as an increased risk of cancer, damage to the nervous system, hyperactivity, and other behavioral issues. While European food regulators have banned these five chemicals after conducting a comprehensive food additive safety reassessment, they are still present in many U.S. foods, including baked goods, beverages, and candies. California has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first state to ban four of these harmful additives, which could have far-reaching effects for consumers throughout the country.

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Medintz, Scott. “5 Dangerous Ingredients That Are in Our Food but Shouldn’t Be.” Consumer Reports, www.consumerreports.org/health/food-additives/dangerous-ingredients-that-are-in-our-food-but-shouldnt-be-a4054710317/#:~:text=Those%20chemicals%20are%20brominated%20vegetable,bill%20during%20the%20legislative%20process. Accessed 23 Nov. 2023.