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Prepared Meat

Also known as: processed meat, cured meat

Moderate concern

Processed/prepared meat is classified by IARC as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans), with sufficient evidence linking consumption to colorectal cancer.

Found in

1 products

What it is

Prepared meat refers to meat products that have been processed by salting, curing, fermenting, smoking, or otherwise processed to enhance flavor or improve preservation.

Ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook protein source.

Why it's flagged

IARC Group 1 carcinogen
colorectal cancer risk
high sodium content

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Regulated as meat products under USDA-FSIS jurisdiction; specific additives (nitrites, nitrates) are regulated.

European Union — EFSA

Regulated as meat products; specific additives evaluated separately.

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