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Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen - WHO’s research

Aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener found in various food and beverage products, is expected to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a WHO branch. The ruling, set to be announced in July, does not consider safe consumption levels but aims to assess potential hazards based on published evidence. Past IARC rulings have sparked concerns, lawsuits, and calls for alternative ingredients.