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Beer
Beer
High concern
Beer contains ethanol (alcohol), which is classified by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen. Alcohol consumption increases risk for several cancers and is unsafe during pregnancy.
Found in
670 products
What it is
Fermented alcoholic beverage made from malted grains (typically barley), water, hops, and yeast.
Alcoholic beverage; flavoring or braising liquid in cooking.
Why it's flagged
- Contains ethanol, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Unsafe in pregnancy
- Addictive potential
- Contains gluten (typically barley)
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
"No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Alcoholic beverage primarily regulated by TTB; FDA regulates labeling for some beers.
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage; subject to alcohol regulations.
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