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Canadian Bacon

Low concern

Processed cured meat. IARC has classified processed meat as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), based on sufficient evidence linking consumption to colorectal cancer.

Found in

53 products

What it is

Cured, smoked pork loin sliced into rounds. Also known as 'back bacon' — leaner than American belly bacon.

Meat ingredient; provides protein and savory cured-meat flavor.

Why it's flagged

Whole-food ingredient.
IARC Group 1: processed meat is carcinogenic to humans
Sodium and nitrate/nitrite content

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

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