The FDA has decided to ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food starting next month due to potential health hazards that have been revealed in studies. This ban, which will be effective as of August 2, follows research that has shown toxicity to the thyroid. BVO is commonly used to stabilize citrus flavoring in sodas, but recent NIH studies have deemed it unsafe for consumption.
The decision to ban BVO was based on a thorough review of current science and research findings that raised safety concerns. According to Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for the FDA’s Human Foods Program, “The removal of the only authorized use of BVO from the food supply was based on a thorough review of current science and research findings that raised safety concerns.” Criticism has been directed toward the FDA for not acting quickly enough to review and address potentially harmful chemicals in foods.
Food safety advocates have been advocating for a ban on BVO and other concerning food additives for years. This ban on BVO is a step in the right direction to ensure the safety of consumers and to address concerns surrounding food additives. The decision to ban BVO highlights the importance of ongoing research and scrutiny of ingredients used in food products to protect public health.
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