Irish Whiskey
Whiskey is an alcoholic beverage. Ethanol is classified by IARC as a Group 1 human carcinogen, and alcoholic beverages are classified Group 1 (sufficient evidence for cancers of oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectum, and female breast).
What it is
Distilled alcoholic beverage produced in Ireland from malted/unmalted cereals and aged in wooden casks.
Alcoholic beverage; flavoring in sauces, desserts, baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- IARC Group 1 carcinogen (alcoholic beverages)
- addiction risk
- liver toxicity
- pregnancy risk (FAS)
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). … causes cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colorectum, and female breast."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as an alcoholic beverage (TTB; 27 CFR Part 5)
European Union — EFSA
Regulated as alcoholic beverage; ethanol toxicity recognized by EFSA
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