My philosophy is to consume a broad, diverse diet, with all things in moderation.
I don't feel there's any point in avoiding certain things because they might be carcinogenic. Life's too short. You could spend your whole life avoiding certain foods believing they're bad, only to find out in 20...
Aspartame is now regarded by WHO as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' group 2A.
In this group is also pickled vegetables, aloe vera and radiomagnetic fields (eg mobile phones).
In group 2B - 'probably carcinogenic to humans' - there is red meat and air pollution amongst others.
Aspartame is...