News WHO deems popular sweetener ‘possible’ carcinogen 15/07/2023 Facebook Aspartame is used to sweeten diet soft drink, chewing gum and countless other sugar-free foods. Picture: Supplied J. David Ake. By Jennifer Rigby, AAP London The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at already agreed levels, two groups linked […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password