potassium bromate
Coverage of potassium bromate in the Nexus archive.
- AG James Uthmeier launches investigation into bread additive
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into commercial baking products containing potassium bromate, which has been linked to cancer in animal testing and is banned in many countries. The probe targets companies like General Mills and its Pillsbury subsidiary, with subpoenas to follow. Legislation to ban potassium bromate and other additives, co-sponsored by Rep. Lindsey Cross and Rep. Meg Weinberger, stalled in committee.
- Staten Island pizza ‘scientist’ ditching cancer-linked flour ahead of NY state ban: ‘I like it better’
New York's Gov. Hochul may sign a bill banning flour with potassium bromate, a cancer-linked ingredient used in pizza dough. A Staten Island pizza maker has developed a new recipe without it that he says tastes just as good and which he prefers.
- New York could ban flour used to make bagels and pizza
New York legislators consider banning potassium bromate, a flour additive used in bagels and pizza, due to its potential cancer-causing effects. The ban is being discussed to protect public health. Dr. Mark Hyman provides more details on the issue.