Aspartame may be a ‘probable carcinogen.’ Here are the 8 most common drinks and foods containing the sweetener

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Is it time to leave Diet Coke behind?

Aspartame, the well-known artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than table sugar, is responsible for keeping diet beverages seemingly sweet but low-calorie. Now, it’s on track to be labeled a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization.