Today humans are exposed to an excess amount. This is ubiquitous can be found in the following items:

• Many pesticides used in agriculture are known to contain methyl bromide.
• Bromines is extensively used in the manufacture of plastic, computer boards and upholstery.
• Trace amounts of often present in some flour and baked foods.
• Many soft drinks like gatorade, mountain dew, fresca and other citrus flavored colas are known to contain bromide
• Bromines is often found in certain medications like inhalers, nasal sprays and certain gaseous anesthetics.
• There are form of polybromo diphenyl ethers is used as a fire retardant in carpets fabrics, mattresses and upholstery.
• So there is often used for treatment of swimming pools and hot tubs.

Humans are mainly exposed by ingestion of foods that contain reside. The majority of population never washes the fruits and vegetables thoroughly and consequently pesticide containing bromine are often left over as residue. In some cases, many people never bother to peel off the skin from fruits, which is often where the highest concentration of toxic material accumulates.

In the 50s, bromide containing antacids were available but withdrawn from the market in 1975. Outside of North America, some of these bromine compounds are still available.

One food that is frequently known to contain bromine is flour. Flour is made from wheat, corn, millet and other grains. These food products are often contaminated with bromine containing pesticide and enter the human food chain.

Another reason why bromine is present in baked good is because potassium bromate is often used as an additive to certain foods. The bromate makes the dough more firm and expansile.

Other products that contain potassium bromate include certain mouthwashes and toothpastes. Potassium bromate is frequently used as an antiseptic for treatment of inflamed or bleeding gums.

In the last decade, bromine has also been found in drinking water. When bromine is exposed to ozone it results in bromate ions which are very potent oxidizing agents.

Sodium bromate is also found in a large number of personal care products like hair dyes, permanent waves, fabric dyes and some cosmetics and fragrances.

Finally bromine and chlorine have both been found in high levels in motor vehicles. New cars almost always test positive for bromine on the armrest, seats, door trim, knobs and the upholstery.