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Veal
Low concern
Veal is a whole-meat protein source. Like all red meats, IARC has classified processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen and red meat as Group 2A; this applies primarily to processed forms.
Found in
142 products
What it is
Meat from young calves (typically less than 8 months old).
Animal protein.
Why it's flagged
- red meat consumption (IARC Group 2A) – mainly relevant in high-intake patterns
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."
"Veal is the meat from a calf or young beef animal. A veal calf is raised until about 16 to 18 weeks of age."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA FSIS rather than FDA; meat inspection under 9 CFR.
European Union — EFSA
Regulated under Regulation 853/2004 hygiene rules.
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