Wednesday 04/December/2024 – 05:30 PM
British officials warned that hundreds of thousands of… Desserts Snacks and soft drinks found on store shelves may contain banned additives linked to behavioral problems and even some types of cancer, according to what was published in the British Daily Mail.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) issued an alert following a recent audit which identified 4,000 potentially harmful items worth £8,500 seized in Staffordshire alone. The concern relates to imported US sweets containing potentially dangerous or undeclared ingredients, which are said to be in demand. It is increasing due to videos posted on TikTok.
Food products that cause cancer
An investigation by the Center for Food Product Safety revealed a widespread spread of potato chips containing the additive Yellow 6, an artificial food dye banned in Britain. Products containing this substance, called E110, must carry a disclaimer stating that the products can It causes hyperactivity in children.
Food safety experts found that among the chemicals of concern found was the preservative EDTA, which is found in the American version of Mountain Dew, but is completely banned in soft drinks in the United Kingdom, and is calcium disodium. Studies conducted have revealed This compound has been linked to fertility problems as well as the development of colon cancer, and carrageenan, a thickener made from red seaweed, has also been found in a number of jelly beans.
Although carrageenan is not banned in the UK, it is banned from being added to jelly-like sweets sold in Britain because it may pose a choking hazard to children due to its firm consistency. Other banned substances found in sweets include mineral oils used to increase the shelf life of products that create The coating is shiny and smooth, and although it is considered safe in the United States, studies suggest that the petroleum-derived additive may increase the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer and bladder cancer.
Victoria Wilson, Trading Standards Officer at Staffordshire County Council, where the latest review was conducted, added: “During this pilot project, we were horrified to find more than 3,300 unsafe products on sale, many of which contained undeclared ingredients and were aimed at children, often These products carry unclear labels and may contain harmful additives, which poses a significant risk to public health. Parents should remain alert and avoid products with unclear labels, especially during the holiday season. These brands included Sweet Swedish Fish and Lemonhead, which were found to contain banned white mineral oil.
