Bread is a staple in many of our households. But in the U.S., it turns out that store-bought bread often contains a deadly cancer-causing ingredient: potassium bromate. In fact, potassium bromate is linked to so many health concerns, multiple countries — such as the UK, Canada, Brazil, and also the European Union — have outright banned its use. The state of California also requires warning labels about cancer hazards on foods made with the chemical. Despite this fact, the additive is still perfectly legal in the U.S. In fact, it is now nearly ubiquitous in many bread-like products. By not intervening sooner, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been allowing families across the country to unknowingly poison their children — for decades.
The Environmental Working Group conducted an in-depth analysis of potassium bromate's dangers and discovered it in upwards of 130 food products in the U.S. The contaminant infected sliced wheat bread, flour tortillas, sugar cookies, cupcakes, muffins, donuts, pizzas, and more. These are common foods we feed ourselves, our families, and our children. The FDA must take action now, but Congress can also help. The Food Chemical Reassessment Act, introduced by Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), would ensure the FDA continually reassesses whether chemicals in our food are still safe. No toxic chemicals like this should ever fly under the radar again! Sign the petition to tell the U.S. Food and Drug Administration it must regulate the use of potassium bromate in food products immediately! Congress must also pass the Food Chemical Reassessment Act.
