Artificial sweetener alert

The FDA just did everyone a huge disservice. They have said that neotame (an offshoot of aspartame but more potent) does not need to be labeled in the ingredients-- including organic!!! This is absolutely appalling!!

[sara12345]

I had no idea about it.  We should all complain to the FDA and to our representatives in congress.  Are you aware that aspartame should be avoided because of its affect with migraines?

Thanks for the info.

Sara

[achilles2]

Yes I am aware, I stay from ALL artificial sweeteners.

Yes we should get a hold or our reps they need to investigate the FDA it is very corrupt!!

[sara12345]

Here's more from a quick search on the internet by punching in "neotame and FDA".  

Monsanto developed Neotame as their Aspartame patent was expiring, and they added 3-dimethylbutyl, a chemical listed as hazardous by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to Aspartame, making it both sweeter and more toxic.

Both Aspartame and Neotame contain substances that are metabolized into formaldehyde, a highly toxic poison, and an excitotoxic amino acid that agitates, thereby damaging, nerves.