FDA has limited the use of sulfites on raw vegetables and in salad bars because they ________.

A. are used to mask the flavor of spoiled produce
B. are known to promote cancer
C. cause adverse reactions such as shortness of breath or gastrointestinal symptoms in some individuals
D. impart an unpleasant taste to the food


Answer: C

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