Coke to drop flame retardant from drinks By Patrick M. Sheridan @CNNMoney
coca cola bvo chemicalCoca-Cola has already removed from Powerade a chemical that is linked with fire retardants. It will remove it from all drinks.
Coca-Cola is removing a chemical linked with fire retardants from all its drinks by the end of the year.
Brominated vegetable oil, also known as BVO, contains bromine which is used as a flame retardant in plastics, upholstered furniture, and some clothing for children and is not approved for use in foods in Japan and the European Union.
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