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What popular soda is banned in Japan and the EU?
A. Coca Cola
B. Mountain Dew
C. Pepsi
D. A&W Rootbeer

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Answer (B) Mountain Dew

Explanation:
Mountain Dew - If you want to “do the Dew,” then you’re going to have to do it outside of Japan and Europe. Mountain Dew is banned in these places due to the inclusion of brominated vegetable oil in the recipe. This oil is a flame retardant outlawed in these countries. It’s also found in other popular drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade. In response to a call from consumers to eliminate the ingredient, a spokesperson for Gatorade said brominated vegetable oil acts as an “emulsifier,” spreading the flavor evenly across the drink, and noted that it has not been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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