What are the side effects of brominated vegetable oil?
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recent studies have shown that brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is no longer considered safe for consumption. This decision, which has led to a nationwide ban effective August 2025, highlights the potential health risks and significant side effects of this once-common food additive.