The FDA proposes banning a food additive that's been used for a century
Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that studies show causes organ damage in rats and pigs. It was introduced in the 1920s and is used today in sodas and sports drinks.
by Ayana Archie
Nov 03, 2023
2 minutes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering banning brominated vegetable oil, a food additive that was recently deemed unlawful to use in California because of its potentially harmful effects on human health.
The FDA it is considering reversing its approval of brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, in beverages following a recent study that found the
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