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Beef
Also known as: steers
Low concern
Fresh beef is a whole food. IARC classifies red meat as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic) with limited evidence linking high consumption to colorectal cancer.
Found in
19,501 products
What it is
Meat from cattle.
Primary protein ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Red meat IARC 2A at high consumption
- Saturated fat content
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence."
"Red meat ... Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA-FSIS as raw meat
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; not an additive
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