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Dive Briefing:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of brominated vegetable oils in foods and beverages. Last week, it was confirmed that the ingredient was unsafe.
- previously The FDA has approved BVO. Oil modified with bromine (a naturally occurring chemical element) It was used in small quantities, mainly to prevent citrus flavors from rising to the top of drinks.
- The decision came after a series of studies conducted by the government department in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health found that the ingredient caused harmful health effects.
Dive Insight:
The ban officially takes effect on August 2, after which date the company will be The FDA said it would take a year to “reformulate, relabel, and remove from sale any products containing BVO.”
BVO is rarely found in beverage products, as most popular soda brands in the United States have already decided not to use the ingredient. However, there are still about 600 food and beverage products that contain BVO, according to the USDA database.
For example, Keurig Dr. Pepper's SunDrop contains this ingredient, along with Orangette orange soda, which you can find at Walmart stores. Two brands of soda from Giant Grocery Stores According to Today, it was found to contain BVO.
BVO is Found to cause hyperthyroidismIf the gland produces too little thyroid hormone, it can cause weight gain and, in some cases, depression. Too much of the compound can also damage the central nervous system.
Before the FDA took a position on BVO, California was the first state to ban its use. With ingredients from October 2023 Potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3. Other states have since followed suit, including Missouri, Washington, New York, and Illinois.
