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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say-sources

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Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say-sources

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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

Exclusive: WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen -sources

www.reuters.com

One of the most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

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Per the article. You have to drink 12 to 36 cans a day (depending on the individual) before it even starts having health risks.
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  So it’s only a concern for Americans then?

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