Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke a possible carcinogen, WHO’s cancer research agency to say - sources
www.reuters.com
One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.
  • livingcoder@lemmy.austinwadeheller.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s interesting that the bulk of the article is suggesting that this is a bit overblown.

    Quote: "The International Council of Beverages Associations’ executive director Kate Loatman said public health authorities should be “deeply concerned” by the “leaked opinion”, and also warned it “could needlessly mislead consumers into consuming more sugar rather than choosing safe no-and low-sugar options.”

    • realChem@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I don’t have time to research it right now, but “International Council of Beverages Associations” sounds like an industry lobbying group to me, not a scientific organization. But like I said, I don’t have time to dig into them right now (at work) so be skeptical of my skepticism!