Some U.S. foods contain additives banned or labeled harmful in other countries, raising safety concerns.

Several popular U.S. foods like Gatorade, Frosted Flakes, and Skittles contain ingredients banned or labeled as harmful in other countries. Yellow 5 and 6 dyes in Gatorade and Skittles are banned in Norway and Austria and require warnings in the EU. Frosted Flakes contain BHT, banned in the UK, EU, and Japan. Swiss Cake Rolls face restrictions in the EU due to dyes and palm oil. U.S. pork, often raised with banned growth hormones like ractopamine, is restricted in many countries.

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