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Veal Meat
Low concern
Veal is a whole-food meat with similar nutritional profile to lean beef. Considered red meat by IARC; processed meat associations apply if cured.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Meat from young calves (typically dairy bull calves), traditionally pale and tender.
Whole-food protein source; provides protein, iron, B vitamins.
Why it's flagged
- saturated fat
- red meat (IARC 2A) at high intake
- ethical/welfare concerns
What regulators actually say
"Red meat (including veal) was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS regulated meat product
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food
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