A blogger's protest has forced Subway to remove a chemical found in shoe soles and yoga mats from its bread.
ABC News reports that Vani Hari, who had reportedly been researching the Subway's ingredients since 2012, was "shocked" to discover azodiacarbonamide on the company's labeling. Hari told ABC News that it "[produces] the air within the foam of a yoga mat," and "does the same thing" in bread.
ABC News notes that the additive has been tied to allergies, asthma and respiratory issues. Though legal in the U.S., it's been banned in both Australia and Europe.
After creating a petition on her blog, Food Babe, Hari obtained over 50,000 signatures. After reviewing Hari's signed petition, Subway elected to remove azodiacarbonamide:
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Hari was very pleased with Subway's decision:
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[via ABC News]
