Is tara flour safe? What You Need to Know After the Health Scare
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In May 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of tara flour in food, confirming it is an unsafe food additive following a 2022 outbreak that caused hundreds of illnesses. The ingredient, derived from the seeds of the tara tree, was linked to severe gastrointestinal distress and liver injury in consumers.
