Allergies of the 15 million people can vary from mild to very serious. Some allergies can cause mild reactions such as skin rash, hives, runny nose, itchy eyes, nausea, and/or stomach cramping. With an allergy being …show more content…
Preservative can help food last longer without contaminating it with food borne illnesses. Being designed to slow down the ripening process, it allows food to last longer, so the minimizing of food being thrown out for going bad. Regardless of the purpose, preservatives can cause several serious health risks, such as cancer. Preservatives used to stabilize certain cosmetics and/or foods contains fat that can cause tumors in the brains. Nitrosames (R1N(-R2)-N=O), including nitrates and nitrites, can lead to the cause of certain cancers, as they interact with stomach acids. Nitrosamines are found in a variety of foods, including meats, beer and nonfat dried