Well a lot of what we consume have components which are bad for us. Me for example, i eat Toffee everyday, total toffee nut (Riesen - plain chocolate toffee/caramel). Toffee is made from Glocose Syrup (In America Corn syrup is used), Sugar, Heavy Cream. Awesome flavour and isn't in the same ball park as regular toffee. I do exercise for about 4 hours a day though so the cholesterol doesn't matter to me.
You wouldn't expect there to be any animal products in toffee, and would only really be concerned about sugar content, but heavy cream has over 10% cholesterol.
I don't see anyone suggesting banning animal products though.
Incidentally, did you know that corn syrup isn't available in the uk. Seems only north Americans use corn syrup.
Live and let live, that's what i say.