Flamin' Hot Cheetos are offered for sale at a store in Chicago, Illinois as several U.S. states seek to ban certain snacks (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Among the culprits are cereals like Froot Loops, candies including M&M’s, and snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Gatorade and other sports drinks are also under scrutiny. Pic/AFP

Europe has long prohibited many of these chemicals, and now several US states are following suit. California led the charge with the Skittles Ban, targeting brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3. Pic/AFP

Potassium bromate, used to strengthen bread texture, is a known carcinogen in rats. Brominated vegetable oil, once found in beverages like Mountain Dew, poses risks to thyroid health. Pic/AFP

California's legislation, set for 2027, marks a pivotal step, but its impact is localised. Urgent calls arise for nationwide action to safeguard consumers against potentially harmful additives lurking in everyday treats. Pic/AFP

Lucky Charms are offered for sale at a store on April 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Pic/AFP

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