The FDA no longer allows for the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. On July 3, 2024, the FDA revoked its food additive regulation. The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans. The FDA took this action consistent with our regulatory authority over ingredients added to food, which includes reassessing previously evaluated food ingredients and addressing safety concerns.
Where do you find BVO?
Often found in orange, lemon-lime, or pineapple sodas, it prevented ingredients from separating. Are you still drinking soda? STOP DRINKING IT, HERE’S WHY
The rule is effective on August 2, 2024. The compliance date for this rule is one year after the effective date, to provide the opportunity for companies to reformulate, relabel, and deplete the inventory of BVO-containing products before the FDA begins enforcing the final rule. What that means for us, as consumers is to read the ingredients and if you injest fruit flavored drinks (please don’t… read more here) watch for this ingredient.
Here’s my general rule: if your Grandmother ate it, it is probably safe. If it comes from produce, meat or is a simple ingredient (eg; tuna in a can), it is probably safe.
Soft drinks are processed food. Stop drinking them. They provide no nutritional value, they damage your teeth, and they increase inflammation, especially those with sugar.
Links:
https://www.today.com/health/news/sodas-with-bvo-rcna160150
