FDA Takes Action: Nationwide Ban on Brominated Vegetable Oil in Foods
TL;DR
The FDA has proposed to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a modified vegetable oil used as an emulsifying agent in citrus-flavored sodas, due to concerns about its potential health risks. BVO has been linked to the accumulation of bromine in fat tissues and its interference with iodine's function in the thyroid. The ingredient is already banned in many countries and was outlawed in California last year. Major soda companies have been phasing out BVO from their products. The FDA is also reviewing regulations on food additives and considering automatically prohibiting the approval of any food coloring agents that cause cancer. The ban on BVO is still subject to a lengthy review process.
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