Coca-Cola's irresponsible move
The news about soft drinks and their link to cancer deserves our attention. The drinks are a favourite among teenagers in Hong Kong. No one denies that soft drinks are unhealthy. But a new report from America adds to the worries.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and other brands were found to contain unsafe levels of a chemical called 4-methylimidazole. The chemical gives the drinks a caramel colouring. But this substance may cause cancer. After the report, Coca-Cola said it would reduce its use of the chemical. But this is an irresponsible move to avoid adding warning labels.
I hope the company will fulfil its duty to provide reliable food labels.
Kelly Lam Wing-sum, Leung Shek Chee College
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