1. Brominated vegetable oil
Source: Medindia
Found in: Sports drinks and citrus-flavored sodas.
Why it’s dangerous: Bromine (same chemical that brominated flour is derived from) is a chemical used to stop carpets from catching on fire, so you can see why drinking it may not be the best idea. BVO is linked to major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems, schizophrenia, and hearing loss.
Where it’s banned: In over 100 countries.