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Lamb Meat
Low concern
Lamb is a complete-protein source that meets FDA's lean-meat criteria when trimmed (lean cuts ~5-8 g fat per 3 oz). It supplies B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
Found in
18 products
What it is
Meat from domestic sheep (Ovis aries) under 1 year old.
Animal protein source.
Why it's flagged
- red-meat (IARC Group 2A — probably carcinogenic)
- saturated-fat content
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."
"USDA Nutrient Data Set for Retail Lamb Cuts documents fat, protein, and fatty-acid composition for retail cuts."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS-regulated meat product
European Union — EFSA
Regulated meat product
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