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Cow
Low concern
'Cow' is a generic source designation rather than a defined ingredient. Without specifying meat/dairy/which cut, it provides no useful nutritional or safety information.
Found in
155 products
What it is
Generic ingredient label referring to bovine (Bos taurus) source — typically beef meat or dairy.
Animal source identifier (umbrella term).
Why it's flagged
- Milk is a major allergen; if red meat, IARC Group 2A (probably carcinogenic) at high habitual intake
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."
"Milk is one of the nine major food allergens identified by law."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Beef regulated by USDA-FSIS; dairy regulated by FDA; not a defined ingredient term
European Union — EFSA
Whole-food category; allergen labeling required for milk
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