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"… nd our industry adheres to all government regulations."Chris Barnes of the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, makers of Squirt and other drinks that contain BVO, echoed that response. …"

"… nd other drinks that contain BVO, echoed that response."All ingredients in Dr. Pepper Snapple Group products meet FDA and other regulator requirements," Barnes said.Dated dat …"

"… . They are almost exclusively natural products, Vetter said.Barnes, of the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, said that BVO and hydrocolloids "do not provide the same functionality an …"