We should focus on science\u002Dbased decisions rather than institutionalized alarmism.
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PepsiCo, in fact, removed aspartame from its products in the United States as early as 2015 and permanently since 2020. Given the highly negative public perception, PepsiCo deemed it appropriate to eliminate this ingredient even before any declaration by the IARC.Article content However, science is far more nuanced than a simple announcement from the IARC. The assessment conducted by this organization does not consider the context or quantity consumed. In reality, an adult would have to drink 12 to 36 cans of soda per day to face an increased risk associated with aspartame consumption.
With the multiple announcements made by the IARC in recent years, an increasing number of individuals consider the organization a group of alarmist experts, period. A striking example is the inclusion of glyphosate in Group 2A, classified as “possibly carcinogenic,” alongside hairdressers and night shift workers. These announcements have fuelled absurd campaigns by interest groups that exploit citizens’ trust.
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