If you read the report it probably carcinogenic plus Aspartame is used any product label itself as sugar free like soft drinks, bubble gum, sugar, etc.
This was well known for a while. Perhaps associates need to eat healthier, considering their physical health is in the gutter anyhow. Perhaps best not aggravate it.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/whos-cancer-research-agency-say-aspartame-sweetener-possible-carcinogen-sources-2023-06-29/