In a major review by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the common sweetener found in products such as Diet Coke and chewing gum, aspartame, has been ruled carcinogenic to humans. Another common use for aspartame is sugar-free chewing gum and mints. Used to sweeten the flavour, while avoiding adding sugar, these are some of the main and most popular products containing the sweetener: Aspartame is used in table top sweeteners, often used in place of sugar. The main brands which contain aspartame are:

For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. Experts said that while there was a "possible" cancer risk, the product can be consumed in limited quantities. The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) confirmed in the report that aspartame was "possibly carcinogenic to humans." One of the most common uses of aspartame is in sugar-free fizzy drinks. Many brands offering "diet" or "low sugar" versions of their popular beverages will use aspartame to give the sweet taste in place of regular sugar, however, there are some "full sugar" options which contain aspartame. Fizzy drinks containing aspartame include: The news prompted concern among many, who opt for diet options believing they are the healthier choice. But just what products is aspartame found in? We've broken down a full list of products containing the artificial sweetener below. SweetenersThe artificial sweetener has been used in various food and drink products since the 1980s, including diet drinks, chewing gum, ice cream, yoghurts, toothpaste and medications such as cough sweets and chewable vitamins. However, research on the health impacts of aspartame released yesterday, July 13, showed there was a link between consumption of the sweetener and increased cancer risk.