The scary reasons why these American foods are banned abroad

You are what you eat, they say. If that's the case, a lot of folks in the United States are less than healthy based solely on the foods they eat.

Sadly, many American foods contain ingredients that have been linked with diseases and health conditions. While these foods are still the norm in the U.S., many countries have decided to take a pass and ban them.

Here are 20 favorite American foods that are banned in other countries.