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Turkey Meat
Low concern
Fresh turkey meat is a lean whole-food protein with no notable additive concerns. However, processed/cured turkey products (deli slices, smoked, hot dogs) fall under IARC Group 1 'processed meat'.
Found in
654 products
What it is
Meat from domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).
Whole-food protein source.
Why it's flagged
- processed/cured forms: IARC Group 1 processed meat
- Salmonella risk if undercooked
What regulators actually say
"Turkey, all classes, meat only, raw - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."
"Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; USDA-FSIS jurisdiction for poultry.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole food.
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