In a report published in The Lancet, a medical journal, the scientists revealed that additives found in popular snack foods such as sweets, ice cream and biscuits can cause behavioral problems among kids.
These additives may even be linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity, rashes and asthma among children.
"There is no need for these additives. We've been calling for a long time to have them removed," stressed Food Intolerance Network Founder Sue Dengate was quoted as saying by news.com.au.
Meanwhile, Foods and Standards Australia and New Zealand has yet to consider banning the snack foods containing additives following reports that these products are available in local supermarkets.
The News Ltd investigation identified some products containing additives such as mini Wagon Wheels, Shrek M&Ms and Green's Thomas and Friends cupcakes.
Among the additives with questionable health benefits include sodium nitrate, saccharin, caffeine, olestra and artificial food coloring.
