Business · 09/08/2023

FDA Revokes Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods Due to Health Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) as an optional ingredient in peanut butter and canned tuna, and to revoke prior sanctions for their use in margarine, shortening, and baked goods, citing public health risks and the increasing availability of PHO alternatives.