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Aug. 5: Unemployment, Jobs, White House Salaries

By Eugene Kiely

Posted on August 5, 2011

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Q: Does consumption of aspartame harm human health?

A: Some research indicates possible negative effects from aspartame, but there’s no definitive evidence linking it to health problems in the general population. Aspartame is safe when consumed within certain limits, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The daily limit is above the amount people typically ingest.

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