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Aspartame sweetener is a possible cancer risk, World Health Organization says

Name: Aspartame sweetener is a possible cancer risk, World Health Organization says
Uploaded: 2023-07-14T13:34:00-0400
Duration: 4 min 45 s
Description: The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O'Connor, a health columnist for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the new classification.

The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O'Connor, a health columnist for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the new classification.