Beef Meat
Also known as: pure beef meat
Beef provides high-quality protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Lean cuts fit within healthy diets.
What it is
Skeletal muscle and associated tissue of cattle (Bos taurus), processed for human consumption.
Primary source of protein and fat in many dishes; used fresh, ground, cured, or processed into various products.
Why it's flagged
- red meat associated with colorectal cancer (IARC 2A)
- saturated fat content
- cardiovascular disease risk with high consumption
What regulators actually say
"The IARC Working Group classified the consumption of red meat as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence... and classified consumption of processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
"USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture for meat, poultry, and processed egg products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food regulated by USDA-FSIS, not FDA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; subject to EU food safety regulations.
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