Which sodas contain BVO? What to know as FDA bans brominated vegetable oil
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is revoking the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food, effective Aug. 2.
The ingredient was previously authorized by the agency for use in small amounts to "keep the citrus flavor from separating and floating to the top of some beverages," according to the agency, but the FDA determined in 1970 the ingredient was no longer "Generally Recognized As Safe"
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