Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) has been in scrutiny during these last years because of independent research that points to health problems and the fact that it has been banned in Japan and Europe. While this may seem like a small thing that can keep happening and not impact you, BVO has sent people to the hospital because of overexposure. It is a harmful product that at the very minimum, needs re-evaluation.
External links:
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soda-chemical-cloudy-health-hi...
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/may/06/brominated-vegetable-oil...