Cooked Beef Meat
Also known as: cooked beef
Cooked beef is a whole-food protein. The IARC has classified red meat as Group 2A 'probably carcinogenic' based on epidemiological evidence linking high consumption to colorectal cancer; processed meat is classified Group 1.
What it is
Beef from cattle (Bos taurus) that has been cooked.
Source of protein, iron, B vitamins, and zinc in prepared meals and entrees.
Why it's flagged
- IARC 2A classification for red meat
- saturated fat content
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 that the consumption of red meat causes cancer in humans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Beef is regulated by USDA-FSIS, not FDA; subject to inspection under FMIA.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; subject to general EU food law.
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