Home › Bayonne Ham

Bayonne Ham

Moderate concern

Bayonne ham is a processed/cured meat. The IARC has classified processed meat as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), associated with increased colorectal cancer risk at higher consumption levels.

Found in

1 products

What it is

Dry-cured ham from the Bayonne region (a PGI/IGP product made from pork, salt, and sometimes nitrates/nitrites).

Cured meat product; eaten as charcuterie.

Why it's flagged

processed meat (IARC Group 1) — increased colorectal cancer risk at higher consumption
high sodium content

What regulators actually say

""

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Cured meats regulated by USDA-FSIS in the U.S.; nitrate/nitrite use limits apply.

European Union — EFSA

Processed meats addressed under EU food law; nitrate/nitrite ADIs reviewed by EFSA.

Scan it before you buy it

Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.

Get the app