Sadly the United States allows way more chemicals and additives in our foods that are actually banned in other countries.  They have been linked to all sorts of health disorders and other countries recognize this, yet the US contines to allow them.  We need to do our own research and be our own advocates.  Below is the link for the article that goes with this graphic from bodyunburdened.com and a video from Dr. Livinggood (yes that's actually his name:) speaking on this subject. 

bodyunburdened.com/chemicals-banned-allowed-in-us-food/

youtube.com/watch?v=oNNIIIBFbI4