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Chocolate milk i've had almost every day (now 35 weeks pregnant) for past few months contains carregenan. heard causes cancer. worried.

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Carrageenan: Carrageenan is a vegetarian and vegan alternative to gelatin in some applications. It has been used in food for over 100 years. The data is very weak, but it is recommended not to be used in infant formulas.

Answered 1/21/2013

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