Diary (July 28, 2022)

Online diary of Karl Jones for Thursday July 28, 2022.

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Mountain Dew and Fresca banned in EU and Japan

Mountain Dew and Fresca banned in EU and Japan because they contain an ingredient that can lead to memory loss

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO for short) is a food additive sometimes used to keep citrus flavoring from separating out in sodas and other beverages.

…there have been reports of people experiencing memory loss and skin and nerve problems after drinking excessive amounts (more than 2 liters a day) of soda containing BVO. While few people are likely to drink such large quantities, concern exists because bromine appears to build up in the body.

• https://boingboing.net/2022/07/28/mountain-dew-and-fresca-banned-in-eu-and-japan-because-they-contain-an-ingredient-that-can-lead-to-memory-loss.html

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