Subway Admits Bread Contains Chemicals Used In Plastic, Yoga Mats, Shoe Soles & Rubber

Restaurant chain Subway has said it is in the process of removing the chemical azodicarbonamide from its bread, a food additive which in one form is also used to increase elasticity in yoga mats and shoe rubber. The move to remove the ingredient comes as FoodBabe.com launched a petition that said azodicarbonamide is used in its bread "as a bleaching agent" and called for its removal, using the hashtag #nowaysubway. But a representative for Subway said their decision to remove this ingredient was already underway before the petition started. In a statement, they pointed out that the chemical was USDA and FDA approved but said: "The complete conversion to have this product out of the bread will be done soon." No further details were given. For the campaign, "Subway stop using dangerous azodicarbonamide in your bread", food blogger Vani Hari said azodicarbonamide is found in yoga mats and shoe rubber and is reportedly linked to respiratory issues, allergies and asthma.

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