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NY Passes Bill Banning Cancer-Linked Potassium Bromate in Baked Goods

5/22/2026

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New York lawmakers passed a bill to ban potassium bromate in baked goods, pending Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
Researchers say potassium bromate can cause cancer and note it is banned in the EU, Canada, China, India and California.
The Brooklyn pizzeria owner discovered the additive, switched to unbromated flour, and said General Mills now offers an unbromated version at comparable price, prompting bakers to adjust recipes and expect higher costs.

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New York lawmakers passed a bill to ban potassium bromate in baked goods, pending Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
Researchers say potassium bromate can cause cancer and note it is banned in the EU, Canada, China, India and California.
The Brooklyn pizzeria owner discovered the additive, switched to unbromated flour, and said General Mills now offers an unbromated version at comparable price, prompting bakers to adjust recipes and expect higher costs.