These are just a few ingredients in Oscar Meyer Ham Lunchables, because there are 67 of them.
- Pt. 1 – Ham
- Pt. 2 – Pasteurized Prepared American Cheese Product
- Pt. 3 – Crackers
- Pt. 4 – Cherry Flavored Water Beverage with Other Natural Flavors, Candy Bar
(1.) Ham
(Ham, Water, Contains Less than 2% of Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Modified Cornstarch, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Ascorbate, Flavor, Sodium Nitrite, Smoke Flavor)
The research on this particular food product was astonishing. Below is a list of just some of the antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, growth hormones and animal protein the standard swine is fed. That’s right, aside from the forced fattening of the hogs, they feed them animal protein as well. I’m not too sure that pigs eat other animals as a source of protein, at least not willingly.
I would love hear good reasoning for feeding animals, not only swine, Hydrolyzed Leather Meal produced from leather scraps, extracted animal byproducts, extracts prepared from fourth stomachs of calves, kids, or lambs.
These are some the substances the animal profiteering industry are feeding the hormone laced, drug induced creatures you’re consuming on a daily basis. (This goes without mentioning the genetically modified corn products that are fed to the majority of industrialized animals. Also, this does not even include the completed processing for the ham product in the lunchable, again, this is merely what they’re fed and drugged with.)
- Arsenic As residue in liver & kidney of swine. Residues of combined arsenic in uncooked edible by-products and in edible tissues of swine
- Carbadox Used for increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. For control of swine dysentery and control of bacterial swine enteritis
- A two year study at 50 and 100 mg/kg/day of Carbadox, all animals dies within the first three months of the study. Also caused failure of accessory organs secretory function (males) and severe suppression of body and organ weight (seminal vesicle, prostate gland and testicular fat body)
- Chlortetracycline For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency with no limitations. For the prevention and treatment of bacterial enteritis; as an aid in the reduction of the incidence of cervical abscesses; and as an aid in the maintenance of weight gains in the presence of bacterial enteritis and atrophic rhinitis
- Clopidol Antibacterial agent
- EDTA is a chemical that binds and holds on to (chelates) minerals and metals such as chromium, iron, lead, mercury, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, calcium, cobalt, manganese, and magnesium.
- Efrotomycin For increased rate of weight gain
- Erythromycin As an aid in the control of infectious coryza due to Hemophilus gallinarum
- Ethoxyquin Antioxidant in feed and food, antidegradation agent for rubber, insecticide; fertilizer, antiscald agent for apples & pears As a chemical preservative for retarding oxidation of carotene, xanthophylls, and vitamins A and E. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: blood, liver, Metabolism, bladder, kidneys.
- Ethylene Dichloride It is used as a solvent in the extraction processing of animal byproducts for use in animal feeds. also used as a pesticide. The extracted animal byproduct is added as a source of protein
- In animals, caused pulmonary tissue irritation, congestion, edema and pneumonia, degeneration of liver and kidney tissue, adrenal gland hemorrhage and cell damage, fatty infiltration and hemorrhage of cardiac tissue, and death due to respiratory and cardiac arrest. Cancers in stomach, cirulatory system, mammary glands, uterus, lungs, and skin
- Ethylene Dichloride has been detected in the milk of lacting mothers. Short term exposure can cause, headache, weakness, pain or irritiation of the eyes and skin, bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting, mental confusion, dizziness, incoordination, and unconsciousness
- Verxite A is an anticaking or blending agent, pelleting aid, or nonnutritive carrier for the incorporation of nutrients in poultry, swine, dog, or ruminant feeds
- Famphur For control of grubs and as an aid in control of sucking lice. Famphur inhibits cholinesterase, an essential enzyme in the CNS
- Fenprostalene Solution for sows and gilts pregnant at least 112 days for the induction of parturition. For feedlot heifers to induce abortion when pregnant 150 days or less Do not use in pregnant animals unless abortion is desired
- Formaldehyde It is an antimicrobial agent used to maintain complete animal feeds or feed ingredients Salmonella negative for up to 21 days
- Hydrolyzed Leather Meal is produced from leather scraps. It is used or intended for use as a source of protein in swine feeds
- Hygromycin B For control of infestation of large roundworms, nodular worms and whipworms; treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by E. coli and Salmonella
- Levamisole Effective against stomach worms, intestinal worms and lungworms
- Lignin Sulfonates Extract of spent sulfite liquor derived from the sulfite digestion of wood or of abaca. Used as a pelleting aid in the liquid or dry form. As a source of metabolizable energy, in the liquid or dry form
- Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite The additive is used or intended for use as a nutritional supplement for the prevention of vitamin K deficiency
- Roxarsone (Organic Arsenic) For increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency, and improved pigmentation. As an aid in the treatment of swine dysentery
- Nystatin The drug is recommended for use as an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antifungal and antibacterial ointment for local therapy in keratitis and conjunctivitis
- Oleandomycin For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency in growing-finishing swine
- Oxytetracycline For treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by E. coli, pneumonia and leptospirosis. As an aid in control of infectious enteritis in suckling pigs caused by E. coli.
- Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly) To reduce dustiness of feeds or mineral supplements. To serve as a lubricant in the preparation of pellets, cubes, or blocks, and to improve resistance to moisture of such pellets, cubes, or blocks.
- Normal Propyl Alcohol (An extremely flammable, hazardous substance) may be safely used in feeds and feed supplements for cattle as a source of metabolizable energy.
- Propylene Glycol This substance is generally recognized as safe when used as animal feed. Used as an active ingredient in engine coolants and antifreeze; airplane de-icers; polyurethane cushions; paints, enamels and varnishes; and in many products as a solvent or surfactant studies done in vitro tests on mammalian cells revealed that some cells underwent mutation.
- Yellow Prussiate of Soda may be safely used as an anticaking agent as plasticizers, as components of extreme pressure lubricants, and as flame-proofing, mold-proofing, and water-proofing agents. Depending upon their degree of chlorination which generally ranges up to about 70 percent chlorine by weight.
- Pyrantel Tartrate For the removal and control of large roundworms and nodular worm infections.
- Rennet is the aqueous extract prepared from cleaned, frozen, salted, or dried fourth stomachs of calves, kids, or lambs. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice.
- Silicon Dioxide It is used or intended for use in feed components as an anticaking agent, and/or grinding aid
- Sodium Arsanilate (see Arsenic)
- Streptomycin Residues of streptomycin in uncooked, edible tissues of chickens, swine, and calves. Treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by E. Coli and Salmonella susceptible to streptomycin
- Chlortetracycline, Sulfathiazole, Penicillin For reduction of the incidence of cervical abscesses; treatment of bacterial swine enteritis; prevention of these diseases during times of stress; maintenance of weight gains in the presence of atrophic rhinitis; growth promotion and increased feed efficiency in swine weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Thiabendazole For control of infections
- Tiamulin For treatment of swine dysentery associated with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae susceptible to tiamulin. For treatment of swine pneumona
- Tylosin For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency For control of swine dysentery and for control of porcine proliferative enteropathies
- Virginiamycin For treatment of swine dysentery in nonbreeding swine over 120 pounds. for increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency
(2.) Sodium Lactate
Sodium salt of lactic acid. It is prepared commercially by the neutralization of lactic acid with sodium hydroxide.
The ingredient is used as an emulsifier, a flavor enhancer, a flavoring agent or adjuvant; a humectant and a pH control agent.
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Personal Protection: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Other Regulations:
- OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
- WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC)
(3.) Modified Corn Starch
The ingredient is affirmed as GRAS with no limitations. No standards of identity have been promulgated for food starches
Various modified or derivatized starches may be produced by treating the slurry of washed starch. Prepared as a white powder or concentrated solution by partial hydrolysis of corn starch, potato starch, or rice starch with safe and suitable acids and enzymes. After treatment, the products are recovered by filtration or centrifugation and the starch is dried
The starches are used mainly in preparing food products. Used for thickening, gives many food products such as puddings, gravies, sauces and pie fillings their desired physical characteristics.
By careful genetic control, corn has been developed which can grow in the temperate and semi-tropical areas throughout the world. China, India, Brazil and Russia have driven this growth.
The value of the output of this industry is worth in excess of 20 billion dollars. With annual production of corn topping 10 billion bushels, the United States ranks as the world’s largest grower of corn.
Since the corn grain averages about 70-72% starch (dry basis) this enormous quantity of corn provides an almost unlimited raw material supply from which starch may be produced.
Active research programs are now being conducted into new methods to alter the genetic makeup of corn. Corn wet milling and refining plants have been transformed into highly sophisticated bioprocess operations that produce range of products such as:
- Citric acids
- Lactic Acids
- Lysine
- Threoninie
- Xanthan Gums
- Erythritol
- Sorbitol
- Xylitol
- Mannitol
- Hydrogenated Starch
- Hydrolyzates
- Maltodextrins
- Glucose Hydrolyzates
- Sucromalt
Plant geneticists have learned to manipulate genetic controls in corn and have developed commercial varieties of corn called waxy maize.
The development of waxy maize encouraged geneticists to look for a mutant that might yield a starch with a much higher amylose. Genetic research ultimately resulted in the commercial development of two corn hybrids, one containing about 55%, the other about 70% amylose. The ultimate goal is 100% amylose
High amylose starches appear to be resistant to human digestion (hence, “resistant starches”) and may find application in reduced-calorie food products.
Food starch may be modified by treatment prescribed as follows:
Food starch may be acid-modified by treatment with Hydrochloric Acid or Sulfuric Acid or both
Food starch may be bleached by treatment with one or more of the following:
- Active oxygen obtained from Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic Acid
- Ammonium Persulfate and Sulfur Dioxide
- Chlorine, as Calcium Hypochlorite
- Chlorine, as Sodium Hypochlorite
- Potassium Permanganate
- Sodium Chlorite
Food starch may be esterified by treatment with one of the following:
- Acetic Anhydride
- Adipic Anhydride
- Monosodium Orthophosphate
- 1-Octenyl Succinic Anhydride
- 1-Octenyl Succinic Anhydride and Aluminum Sulfate
- Phosphorus Oxychloride
- Phosphorus Oxychloride followed by either Acetic Anhydride or Vinyl Acetate
- Sodium Trimetaphosphate
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate and Sodium Trimetaphosphate
- Succinic Anhydride
- Vinyl Acetate
Food starch may be etherified by treatment with one of the following:
- Acrolein
- Epichlorohydrin
- Epichlorohydrin and Propylene Oxide
- Propylene Oxide
Food starch may be esterified and etherified by treatment with one of the following:
- Acrolein and Vinyl Acetate
- Epichlorohydrin and Acetic Anhydride
- Epichlorohydrin and Succinic Anhydride
- Phosphorus Oxychloride and Propylene Oxide
Food starch may be modified by treatment with one of the following:
- Chlorine, as Sodium Hypochlorite, active oxygen obtained from Hydrogen Peroxide and Propylene Oxide
- Sodium Hydroxide
(4.) Sugar
Sugar/Table Sugar
Sucrose is obtained by crystallization from sugar cane or sugar beet juice that has been extracted by pressing or diffusion, then clarified and evaporated.
Refined granulated sugar processing
The next step is decolorization, which removes soluble impurities by adsorption. The two most common absorbents are granular activated carbon and bone char, manufactured from degreased cattle bones.
Some chemicals used:
- Isopropyl Alcohol – A clear, colorless, flammable, mobile liquid, (CH3)2CHOH, used in antifreeze compounds, in lotions and cosmetics, and as a solvent for gums, shellac, and essential oils.
- Phosphoric Acid – A clear colorless liquid, H3PO4, used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and pharmaceuticals.
- Acrylic Acid – An easily polymerized, colorless, corrosive liquid, H2C:CHCOOH, used as a monomer for acrylate resins.
Examples of added sugar include white sugar, brown sugar, raw sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, high fructose corn syrup, malt syrup, maple syrup, pancake syrup, fructose sweetener, liquid fructose, honey, molasses, anhydrous dextrose, crystal dextrose, dextrin. Fruit juice concentrates, Glucose Invert, Sugar, Lactose, Maltose, Malt syrup
Sucrose elevates uric acid, which decreases nitric oxide, raises angiotensin, and causes your smooth muscle cells to contract, thereby raising your blood pressure and potentially damaging your kidneys.
Leads to insulin resistance, which is not only an underlying factor of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but also many cancers.
Tricks your body into gaining weight by fooling your metabolism, as it turns off your body’s appetite-control system. Sucrose does not appropriately stimulate insulin, which in turn does not suppress ghrelin (the “hunger hormone”) and doesn’t stimulate leptin (the “satiety hormone”), which together result in your eating more and developing insulin resistance.
Rapidly leads to weight gain and abdominal obesity (“beer belly”), decreased HDL, increased LDL, elevated triglycerides, elevated blood sugar, and high blood pressure—i.e., classic metabolic syndrome
The cells of many human cancers come to depend on insulin to provide the fuel (blood sugar) and materials they need to grow and multiply. Insulin and insulin-like growth factor (and related growth factors) also provide the signal, in effect, to do it.
The more insulin, the better they do.
Many pre-cancerous cells would never acquire the mutations that turn them into malignant tumors if they weren’t being driven by insulin to take up more and more blood sugar and metabolize it.”
It is well established that uncontrolled glucose conc in maternal blood are associated with elevated embryonic and fetal death and increased neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Studies:
- Sucrose was not carcinogenic, but showed tumor promoting activity in female Swiss albino mice
- Sucrose produced skeletal changes in a guinea pig fetus after feeding the mother 5 to 10 g sucrose/kg body weight in the latter half of pregnancy.
- A high resorption rate and an increased number of malformed offspring … /were seen in/ rats fed a diet composed of 72% sucrose, 18% casein, and 5% butter plus vitamins and a salt mixture.
- In a study invlolving 91 children, the subjects were givin the choice of 1 of 3 high-sugar cereals (high-sugar condition) or low-sugar cereals (low-sugar condition), as well as low-fat milk, orange juice, bananas, strawberries, and Sugar packets Children in the low-sugar cereal condition consumed, on average, slightly more than 1 serving of cereal (35 g), whereas children in the high-sugar condition consumed significantly more (61 g) and almost twice the amount of refined Sugar in total (24.4g vs 12.5 g). Children in the low-sugar condition were more likely to put fruit on their cereal (54% vs 8%) and consumed a greater portion of total calories from fresh fruit (20% vs 13%).
- Women consuming 1 or more sugar-sweetened soft drinks per day had a relative risk [RR] of type 2 diabetes of Similarly, consumption of fruit punch was associated with increased diabetes risk
- Sugar is noteworthy as a substance that releases opioids and Dopamine and thus might be expected to have addictive potential. These behaviors are related to neurochemical changes in the brain that also occur with addictive drugs
- Under certain circumstances rats can become sugar dependent. This may translate to some human conditions as suggested by the literature on Eating disorders and Obesity.
(5.) Sodium Phosphate
Generic term that may refer to any sodium salt of Phosphoric Acid
Sodium phosphate has caused serious kidney damage in some people. In some cases, this damage was permanent, and some people whose kidneys were damaged had to be treated with dialysis.
Sodium phosphate is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It is used to empty the colon before a colonoscopy
In terms of medicinal use: “Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and keep out of reach of children.” (Although it’s put in food specifically aimed for children, doesn’t make sense)
Precautions: Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Acute Potential Health Effects:
- Skin: May cause skin irritation.
- Eye: Dust may cause eye irritation.
- Ingestion: The most frequently seen effect is gastrointestinal irritation with abdominal pain and cramping, vomiting, diarrhea. If a significant amount of phosphate is asborbed, the following may occur: mineral imbalance in the body, adversely affecting the osmotic pressure of body fluids resulting in hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia. May also affect the cardiovascular system (hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, dysrhythmias).
(6.) Sodium Diacetate
A molecular compound of acetic acid, sodium acetate, and water. The technical grade is prepared synthetically by reacting sodium carbonate with acetic acid.
The ingredient is used as an antimicrobial agent, as a flavoring agent and adjuvant and pH control agent.
Very hazardous in case of skin contact, of eye contact. Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive)
Personal Protection: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Other Regulations:
- OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
- EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications: WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
(7.) Sodium Ascorbate
Vitamin C salt. (Strong possibility its genetically modified) This substance is generally recognized as safe. (FDA) This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. (Ironic)
The substance may be toxic to kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, heartburn, loss of appetite. Other symptoms may include headache, insomnia, sleepiness, fatigue, flushing.
Ingestion may cause kidney or bladder stones which are caused by acidification of urine and precipitation of cystine or oxalate
Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
May affect genetic material (mutagenic) based on animal test data. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Keep out of the reach of children.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. The products of degradation are more toxic.
Other Regulations:
- OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard
- EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
(8.) Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
Also known as: sulfur dioxide, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, potassium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and potassium metabisulfite
Sodium nitrite is a salt and an anti-oxidant that is used to cure meats like ham, sausages, pepperoni, bacon and hot dogs. Also used in matches, explosives, and rocket propellants, as a fertilizer.
Nitrates and nitrites are chemicals used in fertilizers, in rodenticides (to kill rodents), and as food preservatives
Two studies reported that increased risk of brain tumors in children was significantly associated with increased maternal consumption of increasing amounts of cured meats (containing nitrates and nitrites) during pregnancy
Commonly used ingredients for cured/processed meat include Antioxidants such as BHA, BHT and tocopherols, a synthetic Vitamin E, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Phosphates, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Protein, and Emulsifiers that include lecithin, mono and di-glycerides.
An example is the use of phosphates in the curing of ham where approved additives are sodium or potassium salts of tripolyphosphate, hexametaphosphate, acid pyrophosphate, or orthophosphates
PROPYL GALLATE – used as an antioxidant to prevent rancidity in products such as rendered fats or pork sausage. It can be used in combination with antioxidants such as BHA and BHT.
SODIUM ERYTHORBATE – is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a highly refined food-grade chemical closely related to vitamin C, synthesized from sugar, and used as a color fixative in preparing cured meats.
SODIUM NITRITE – used alone or in conjunction with sodium nitrate as a color fixative in cured meat and poultry products (bologna, hot dogs, bacon).
The substance may be toxic to blood. Do not ingest. May be harmful if swallowed. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage
Clinical signs associated with nitrate poisoning include: Gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metabolic acidosis, muscular weakness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, mental impairment, incoordination, convulsions, accelerated heart rate, orthostatic hypotension, dyspnea.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Other Regulations:
- OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard
- This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. WHMIS (Canada):
- CLASS C: Oxidizing material. Material causing other toxic effects
Sodium content
The general population are consuming much more than the current recommendation of sodium for adults, which is 2g sodium/day. Children between ages 1 to 9 are suggested to consume from 1,000mg to 1,500mg of sodium. One Ham Lunchable consists of 580mg of sodium. Depending on age, this meets close to one half to one third of suggested sodium in one day, on top of whatever else you may feed your child that day.
As reliable and trustworthy as they are, according to WHO. (World Health Organization)
Elevated sodium intake has been associated with a number of NCDs (Non Communicable Diseases, or Chronic Disease) including hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Higher sodium intake was associated with higher risk of incident stroke, fatal stroke and fatal coronary heart disease.
Increased sodium consumption is associated with increased blood pressure. Blood pressure during childhood has a significant association during adulthood, meaning that children with increased blood pressure are at high risk for hypertension and its related morbidities as adults.
Additionally, elevated blood pressure in childhood contributes to cardiovascular disease pathology during childhood itself. Reducing sodium intake significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults and children. The reduction in blood pressure was detected across a wide range of intake levels. Reducing sodium intake to 2 g/day was more beneficial for blood pressure
Saturated fat content
According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, no more than 10 percent of your child’s daily calories should come from saturated fat. In a 1,000 – 1,400 calorie diet, varying from ages 1 – 8, that’s 14 or fewer grams of saturated fat. One Lunchable consists of 6g of saturated fat. Just under half of a young childs recommended daily intake. And that is on top of whatever else you may be feeding your child that day.
Sugar content
The American Heart Association recommends the amount of sugar calories you consume should not exceed half of your discretionary calorie intake for the day.
For preschool children eating a 1,200- to 1,400-calorie diet, this translates into about 16.7g of sugar per day. Children ages 4 to 8 should consume less sugar—about 12.5g per day, because they have greater nutritional needs and have fewer discretionary calories in their daily diets
One Ham Lunchable consists of 21g of sugar, which is over the recommended daily intake, on top of any other sugary food you might feed your child that day
When you see something that is "hazardous by definition", toxic, poisonous or corrosive and it's in the food you're eating, you would surely have to stop, think and ask, "That's going to go in me. Wait... It passes through the placental barrier? It decreases the testicular weight in mice? It's produced with volvano ash? It's processed with asbestos and krypton gas?"
Now, my main argument is this: If you know the food additive is toxic, corrosive or hazardous by definition, if it requires flammable or corrosive DOT stickers while transporting, if it has saftey precautions, spill procedures and you must wear suitable protective clothing while handling... Can you even assume it's safe to eat?
Irregardless of the exposure limits, the actual amount in food itself, how many regulations and standards there are or how low the toxicity may be... It is the general principle that the additives are still put in the foods you eat on a daily basis. I personally don't believe that when a tomato is dropped you have to evacuate the area and seal off the exits. Because that is exactly the procedure for some of the chemcial agents the FDA allowed in food.
