BHA and BHT

BHA and BHT are banned in the United Kingdom and the European Union due to concerns about their carcinogenic potential, but remain permitted in the US. BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidants added to foods to prevent fats from going rancid. BHT and BHA are permitted in cereals under regulatory loopholes and have been shown to interfere with hormonal signaling. BHT and BHA, preservatives used in processed cereals, are classified as potential carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Children's cereals commonly contain multiple artificial dyes. BHA and BHT are found in breakfast cereals and dehydrated potato products such as instant mashed potatoes and chips.