The Enduring Controversy with Sweet and Low: A History of Saccharin Scares and Modern Debates
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4 min read
In the 1970s, Sweet and Low's popularity plummeted after laboratory studies linked its key ingredient, saccharin, to bladder cancer in rats, sparking a widespread health scare and mandatory warning labels. This created a lasting public skepticism about the artificial sweetener, fueling an enduring controversy with Sweet and Low that continues to influence consumer perception today.
