The World Health Organization is prepared to classify Aspartame, which is routinely used in sugar-free drinks, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.”
The decision has yet to be made public, although it may happen as soon as next month.
For decades, the chemical has been used in fizzy beverages, sugar-free gum, low-fat yogurts, and even ice cream.
“The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has assessed the potential carcinogenic effect of aspartame (hazard identification),” claimed the WHO.