Why Jolly Ranchers Are Banned in the UK but Not the US
Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and nutrition instructor at the School of Medicine, noted that several Jolly Rancher candies were banned in the United Kingdom for containing Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), a possible carcinogen. Though legal in the U.S. under an FDA loophole, Malone raised health concerns, noting how additives—such as MOAH—are used for convenience but may disrupt gut health when consumed regularly in ultra-processed foods.
