The Food and Drug Administration has proposed banning brominated vegetable oil, an ingredient found in fruity and citrus-flavored sodas, including Sun Drop and some store brands, over concerns of toxic effects shown in animal studies.
The facts:
The agency’s decision could affect Sun Drop as well as store-brand orange, pineapple and citrus-flavored soda from Giant, Food Lion, Walmart and others.
Animal studies show “clear adverse effects” from the ingredient, the FDA said. Research has found that the ingredient is potentially harmful to the thyroid, liver and heart and could cause neurological problems.
The additive is used to keep fruit flavors from separating in drinks and floating to the top. The FDA said many companies have already reformulated their beverages to replace brominated vegetable oil with other ingredients.
Consumers can read the ingredient label to determine if a soda or other product contains brominated oil.

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