Common ingredients banned in other countries, but OK here

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On Monday Coca-Cola said it will drop the controversial chemical brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, from all its drinks, prompted by worries the ingredient is used as a flame retardant and isn't approved for consumption in Japan and the European Union. Pepsi also said it was removing the controversial ingredient from Gatorade drinks.

Safe to eat? Common ingredients banned in other countries, but OK here - Health - TODAY.com


Better living, through chemistry.

 

[Lucas156]

The FDA approved it so it must be ok

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

The FDA approves what Monsanto tells them to approve.

 

[larrylegend]

The additive is used in many citrus flavored drinks. Pepsi said it will be removed from Gatorade but it will still be present in Mt. Dew.

 

[Bunnykid68]

The FDA approves what Monsanto tells them to approve.

Which is funny because they will not approve/ approve vitamins

 

[joslar15]

On Monday Coca-Cola said it will drop the controversial chemical brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, from all its drinks, prompted by worries the ingredient is used as a flame retardant and isn't approved for consumption in Japan and the European Union. Pepsi also said it was removing the controversial ingredient from Gatorade drinks.

Safe to eat? Common ingredients banned in other countries, but OK here - Health - TODAY.com


Better living, through chemistry.

Great! So, now where am I supposed to get my BVO?

 

[Llamaguy]

What are we going to dump on burning football coaches!??!

Fyi, Better Living Through Chemistry is quite a funny movie about a pharmacist.