For a complete list of the 31 global risks surveyed by the World Economic Forumâs Global Risks 2014 report, to which Marsh & McLennan Companies was a contributor, see Appendix in Section IX of this report., 5. World Economic Forum, Global Risks 2014, Page 12., 6. World Economic Forum, Global Risks 2014, Page 9.
Sulfites or sulphites are compounds that contain the sulfite ion SO 3 2â . The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its acid (sulfurous acid) is elusive, its salts are widely used.Sulfites are substances that naturally occur in some foods and the human body.ulfites are used as a food preservative or enhancer. They may come in various forms, such as: 1  Sulfur dioxide, which is not a sulfite, but a closely related chemical oxide. 2  Potassium bisulfite or potassium metabisulfite.
Sulfites also occur naturally in a number of foods such as maple syrup, pectin, salmon, dried cod, corn starch, lettuce, tomatoes, soy products, eggs, onions, garlic, chives, leeks, and asparagus (although at very low levels). Sulfites and asthma.odium metabisulfite is more potent than sodium bisulfite in its ability to release sulfur dioxide gas. The toxic effects of sulfites sensitivity include asthma, urticaria, Angioedema, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and anaphylactic shock resulting in death.