 Drug Administration says it's not going to allow brominated vegetable oil in food or beverages anymore due to safety concerns. LiveScience.com says that oil, also known as BVO, has been used to help stabilize citrus flavorings in sodas, sports drinks, and energy drinks. A study from 2022 showed rats fed high doses of BVO would wind up with enlarged cells in the thyroid, and that can lead to conditions like goiter.