The popularity of cyclamate as an artificial sweetener peaked during the 1960s in the US. Problems started to arise when a 1969 study showed that cyclamate is a potential carcinogen—it causes cancer.
Why Cyclamate Is Banned In The United States

The popularity of cyclamate as an artificial sweetener peaked during the 1960s in the US. Problems started to arise when a 1969 study showed that cyclamate is a potential carcinogen—it causes cancer.