30 American Foods That Are Banned in Other Countries

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We all love a good glass of chocolate milk, but you may not want to pour a glass for yourself after reading this. Some brands of chocolate milk have carrageenan, which is a type of seaweed. It’s been used for ages, but modern American society uses it for veggie burgers, soy milk, beer, ice cream, and chocolate milk.

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This ingredient can cause inflammation and can lead to heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Tests also found that laboratory mice developed glucose intolerance and impaired insulin action. The European Union acted quickly and banned it.

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