Seen it reported twice so far of a consumer group warning of caramel color.
Lots of vague stories going around, but I think it pertains to Caramel-III and Caramel-IV.

Do the Chemicals That Turn Soda Brown... - Google News

Formation of carcinogenic 4(5)-methylimidazole in ... [J Agric Food Chem. 2011] - PubMed result

In order to consume a mass-equivalent dose of the coloring agent, an average-sized person would have to consume roughly 1000 12-oz. colas a day.

This is just another example of wacko groups using scare tactics on the public.

Originally Posted by CitrusCola

In order to consume a mass-equivalent dose of the coloring agent, an average-sized person would have to consume roughly 1000 12-oz. colas a day.

This is just another example of wacko groups using scare tactics on the public.

Whew, I'm safe... I never drink more than 800 or so 12 oz colas per day...

Guess it's time to bring back Crystal Pepsi.

https://etciec102.coca-cola.com/+CSC...-MEI_EFSA.aspx

After clicking the link, it asks for an employee name and password. Do you work for Coca-Cola?

That is the employee site for Coca-Cola Refreshments employees only. No public access allowed.