FDA Moves to Ban Brominated Vegetable Oil in Sodas and Sports Drinks Over Health Concerns

FDA proposes ban on brominated vegetable oil, a food additive used in sports drinks and sodas, due to potential health risks.

BVO contains bromine, found in flame retardants, and has been linked to liver, heart and brain damage in rodent studies.

Major brands like Coca-Cola have phased out BVO but it's still in some drinks like Sun Drop citrus soda.

California banned BVO and 3 other food additives last month, becoming first state to outlaw chemicals still allowed by FDA.

FDA says new rodent studies show BVO is toxic to thyroid and can no longer be considered safe; will accept public comments before enforcing ban.