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British Pork

Low concern

Pork is a whole food source of high-quality protein, B vitamins, and minerals. Processed pork products (bacon, ham, sausages) are classified as processed meat by IARC, which has been associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer when consumed regularly in large amounts.

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What it is

British pork refers to pork meat sourced from pigs raised and slaughtered in the United Kingdom, often associated with quality assurance schemes such as Red Tractor.

Used as a primary protein ingredient in meat products, sausages, bacon, ham, and ready meals.

Why it's flagged

Processed pork products are classified by IARC as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans) when consumed as processed meat.
Fresh pork itself is part of the broader 'red meat' category, IARC Group 2A (probably carcinogenic).

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; meat products are regulated by USDA in the U.S.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; subject to EU food safety regulations.

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