"FDA Bans Controversial Soda Ingredient Globally"

The FDA has proposed to ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in the US following recent toxicology studies that raise concerns about its safety. BVO, used as an emulsifying agent in citrus-flavored sodas, has been linked to potential health risks and is already banned in many countries. Major soda companies have been phasing out BVO from their products, and the FDA is also reviewing regulations on food additives. The final decision on the ban is pending, but suitable alternatives to BVO are already in use.