FDA Proposes Banning Brominated Vegetable Oil in Citrus Drinks Over Health Concerns

FDA proposing to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO), an emulsifying agent, due to toxicology studies showing it builds up in fat tissues
BVO gives citrus drinks consistent texture, but found to prevent iodine from doing critical work in thyroid
Already banned globally, including European Union, India, and Japan; California banned in October 2022
Major companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have phased out BVO over past decade in drinks, few remain in US
Follows recent animal studies showing high ingestion levels of BVO link to heart and behavioral problems; marks FDA shift toward banning any additives linked to cancer