Flame Retardant Soda Is Safe To Drink According To FDA

by Prolonged Island Lawyer Paul A. Lauto, Esq./www.liattorney.com

A lot of of us have heard of flame retardant pajamas for young children, but far less have heard of flame retardant soda.  We wouldn’t consume flame retardant pajamas, so why does the FDA say it is secure to drink soda containing flame retardant?

There are a multitude of health preserving motives not to drink soda and other assorted soft drinks, but one reason in specific is Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO).  BVO is a vegetable oil derived from corn or soy and is utilized in citrus flavored sodas and soft drinks, as an emulsifier to aid the flavoring from separating.  Brominated Vegetable Oil sounds harmless, however the FDA limits its use to 15 elements per million to ensure that it is safe for our consumption.  Notwithstanding the FDA’s approval of BVO, it is banned in soft drinks in Europe and Japan, as they feel it is unsafe for human consumption.

BVO was initially patented for use as a flame retardant, but the FDA has deemed it protected to be employed in soda since 1970.  BVO is deemed toxic by numerous such as the FDA, which is why they have limits on its usage.  In addition, BVO has been associated with critical ailments which includes but not constrained to, neurological impairment, hormone disruption, thyroid dysfunction, infertility, memory reduction and heart lesions.

It is estimated that BVO is contained in about ten% of soft drinks consumed by Americans.  If you agree with the FDA and believe it is safe for  your family to drink soda containing a flame retardant with probably grave side results to your health, then that is undoubtedly your appropriate.  However, if you do not believe the FDA is infallible and totally free of outside influence, then stand up for your households and stop drinking soda that includes BVO.  Better nevertheless, quit  buying and consuming soda altogether.  Some day when your kids are outdated enough to totally recognize, they just may well thank you.

Lomg Island Attorney
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.

www.liattorney.com

Flame Retardant Soda Is Safe To Drink According To FDA