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| Coke, Pepsi |
Coke and Pepsi caramel coloring contains a chemical, 4-methylimidazole
(4-MEI), that is a potential carcinogen.
4-MEI has been known to cause cancer in laboratory mice and rats and could be potentially risky to humans as well.
4-MEI has been known to cause cancer in laboratory mice and rats and could be potentially risky to humans as well.
State of California
has included this chemical, 4-MEI, in the list of carcinogens. California
Prop 65 law requires that a product label should warn consumers if it
contains a substance that is known to cause cancer. In January 2012, Brazilian
Blowout, a hair care products company, paid $600,000 in a settlement over
such labeling issues in California.
