Old post, but...
I've never heard of anyone having gotten sick or dying as a result of using the stuff, so I doubt it's a concern.

Quote Originally Posted by c of green
...any alternatives would be appreciated(?)
Molasses is the logical replacement, as Sweet is made from sugar beets or sugar cane, I can't remember which. The same stuff molasses is made from. Same as all the "carbo-load" products from what I gather.