Stevia was never banned in the US, but it is still not "generally recognized as safe" by the FDA, so it cannot be sold as food. It does get sold as a "dietary s

Stevia was never banned in the US, but it is still not "generally recognized as safe" by the FDA, so it cannot be sold as food. It does get sold as a "dietary supplement", though. Rebaudioside A, which is a Stevia extract and the basis for the "Stevia" sweeteners on the market, is recognized by the FDA.