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FRUIT GUSHERS

Sugar- Refer to Special Section. It's SO DETRIMENTAL THAT WE HAD TO PLACE SUGAR IN THE SPECIAL SECTION.

Corn Syrup- A sweet syrup prepared from corn starch, hydrogen sulfide and many other added chemicals. Many people can not tolerate corn syrup.

Partially Hydrogenated Oil- Refer to Special Section. It's so harmful that this trans fatty oil had to be placed in the Special Section - Not a good place to be.

Dextrose- Another form of sugar. (Refer to special section)

High Fructose Corn Syrup- Used as a sweetener. Replaced sugar in the mid '70's.  Has the ability to significantly raise triglyceride levels which may increase the risk of heart disease. Wreaks havoc on the delicate balance of the blood levels of sugar and insulin which causes weight management problems and other health concerns. Refer to Special Section for even more haunting information.

Cottonseed Oil- Known to cause many allergic reactions.

Carragean- Stimulated the formation of fibrous tumors when injected into the guinea pig.

Glycerin- Used as a solvent. Can be irritating to the mucous membrane.

Mono and Diglycerides- Synthetically made emulsifiers. Possible mutagenic and may effect the reproductive system.

Agar- Can be mildly toxic.

Artificial Flavor- Combinations of many chemicals both natural and synthetic. There is no restriction on what a company can use as artificial flavoring.

Red 40- Artificial coloring. Made from petroleum which is crude oil, the source for gasoline. The National Cancer Institute reported that p-credine, a high (3,800-8,350mg./kg.) oral dose of the coloring caused adverse reproductive effects. It has been connected with cancer in mice and is banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway.

Yellow 5- Reports show it may aid in developing life threatening asthmatic symptoms.

Yellow 6- Artificial coloring. Made from petroleum which is crude oil, the source for gasoline. It has the ability to induce allergic reactions.

Blue 1- Artificial coloring- made from petroleum which is crude oil, the source of gasoline. May cause allergic reactions. Produces malignant tumors at the sight of injection and by ingesting in the rat.

KRAFT RANCH DRESSING

Modified Food Starch- Has been chemically altered. Raises questions about safety.

Milk- Refer to Special Section.

Lactic Acid- May cause stinging sensation in sensitive people, particularly in fair skinned women.

Karaya Gum- Used as a stabilizer. Possible allergen.

Monosodium Glutamate Refer to Special Section.

Phosphoric Acid- Irritating to the skin and mucous membrane.

Sorbic Acid- Led to cancer in rodents. Caused skin irritation in susceptible people.

Calcium Disodium EDTA- Used as a preservative. May cause intestinal upsets, muscle cramps, kidney damage, and blood in the urine.

Polysorbate 60- May increase the absorption of fat.

Artificial Color- Made from petroleum which is crude oil, the source for gasoline.