> The history of aspartame and the FDA is contentious and sort of infuriating Is it? They've been dealing with conspiracy theorists on this topic for more than

> The history of aspartame and the FDA is contentious and sort of infuriating Is it? They've been dealing with conspiracy theorists on this topic for more than half a century (it was initially approved as a tabletop sweetener back in 1974), including extensive public hearings in the 1980s. There is no more thoroughly studied or litigated food additive in the department's history.