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Pork By-Product
Pork By-Product
Moderate concern
Pork by-products provide protein and minerals but vary widely in nutritional content. When used in processed/cured meats, additional concerns relate to added sodium and curing agents.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Edible pork by-products including organ meats and other parts of the pig not constituting primary cuts.
Used in processed meat products, sausages, and pet food.
Why it's flagged
- often used in processed meats (IARC Group 1)
- high sodium when cured
- saturated fat
What regulators actually say
"Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA-FSIS for meat products
European Union — EFSA
Permitted under EU meat product regulations
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