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Lamb

Low concern

Lamb is whole red meat. The IARC classifies red meat as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic to humans).

Found in
157 products

What it is

Meat from young domestic sheep (Ovis aries) less than one year old.

Protein food.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."

"Lamb, ground, raw — composition data."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; meat regulated by USDA-FSIS

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; standard meat hygiene rules apply

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