CBS News: NY State Legislators Ban Potassium Bromate, an Additive Used in Flour to Make Bagels, Pizza

EXCERPT:

OCHACHER: "Have you ever heard about potassium bromate?"
UNKNOWN MALE 1: "Potassium bromate? I'm not going to lie, I have not."
OCHACHER: "A ban on the type of flour might change the classic texture of New York City bagels and pizza. Let me explain. The New York State legislature passed a bill that would ban potassium bromate. It’s a compound added to flour that gives dough its classic texture that makes it light and airy and stretchy, but it’s been found to be a possible carcinogen and it’s been banned in Europe, China and Canada."