Home
›
Pork
Pork
Also known as: swine
Low concern
Fresh pork is a whole food. The IARC classifies red meat as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic) based on limited evidence, primarily for colorectal cancer at high consumption levels.
Found in
21,164 products
What it is
Meat from domestic pigs.
Primary protein ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Trichinella risk if undercooked (rare in modern production)
- Red meat IARC 2A at high intake
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence that the consumption of red meat causes cancer in humans."
"Red meat ... Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA-FSIS as raw meat
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; not an additive
Scan it before you buy it
Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.
Get the app