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Red Wine
Moderate concern
Red wine contains alcohol, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC since 1988. WHO states no level of alcohol consumption is safe for health.
Found in
610 products
What it is
Alcoholic beverage made from fermented dark-skinned grapes; typically 12-15% ABV.
Cooking ingredient and beverage; adds acidity, tannin, and complex flavor to sauces, stews, and braises.
Why it's flagged
- contains alcohol (Group 1 IARC carcinogen)
- not for pregnancy/children
- addiction risk
- may contain sulfites (sulfite allergens)
What regulators actually say
"Alcohol use is an established cause of seven types of cancer"
"Consumption of alcoholic beverages is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as alcoholic beverage by TTB
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage
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