Proposal to Ban Harmful Ingredients in U.S. Food Products

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Proposal to Ban Harmful Ingredients in U.S. Food Products

Objective:

To protect Americans by banning certain harmful ingredients in U.S. food products that are restricted in many other countries. These include additives, chemicals, and highly processed seed oils linked to serious health risks. By eliminating these ingredients, we can make it easier for Americans to access clean, real food and pursue the American dream without compromising their health.

Background:

The American dream is built on opportunity, prosperity, and freedom. Yet, it’s challenging for Americans to shop for safe, wholesome food without encountering harmful additives. Many ingredients that are allowed in the U.S. are banned abroad due to significant health risks, including:

  1. Ractopamine (growth promoter in meat, banned in the EU and China)

  2. Potassium Bromate (flour additive, banned in Canada, EU)

  3. Azodicarbonamide (ADA) (dough conditioner, banned in EU, Australia)

  4. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) (stabilizer in sodas, banned in Japan, EU)

  5. Artificial Food Dyes (linked to hyperactivity, restricted in EU)

  6. rBGH/rBST Hormones (used in dairy cows, banned in Canada, EU)

  7. Olestra (fat substitute, banned in Canada, EU)

  8. Chlorinated Chicken (banned in EU for hygiene concerns)

  9. BHA and BHT (preservatives in snacks, banned or restricted in EU, Japan)

  10. Flame Retardants (PBDEs) (banned in EU, Canada for neurotoxicity)

  11. Arsenic-Based Drugs (banned in EU, linked to cardiovascular issues)

  12. Synthetic Growth Hormones (e.g., Zilpaterol, banned in EU, China)

  13. Seed Oils (Soybean, Canola, Corn, Sunflower) (highly processed, promote inflammation)

Rationale:

These ingredients are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, cardiovascular issues, and more. Access to safe food shouldn’t be a privilege — it’s a right. By following other countries’ lead in banning these additives, we can make healthy choices easier for all Americans and reduce the burden of chronic illness.

Conclusion:

If we want to support the pursuit of a better life, we must prioritize the health and safety of our food supply. A ban on these harmful ingredients will set a standard of quality, making real, clean food accessible for everyone.

Call to Action:

We urge Congress to pass legislation banning these ingredients from all U.S. food products to ensure a healthier, stronger America.

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