On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a food additive.
The ban will take effect on Aug. 2.
FDA Bans Brominated Vegetable Oil, Food Additive Used in Soda
Public advocacy has led major soda brands to phase out the additive’s use, though it can still be found in over 600 products.
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
