Vodka
Vodka is a distilled spirit; ethanol is classified by IARC as Group 1 carcinogen. Alcohol consumption is causally linked to multiple cancers, liver disease, and pregnancy harm.
What it is
Distilled alcoholic spirit, typically 35-50% ABV, made from grains, potatoes, or other fermentable sources.
Alcohol base in beverages, flavor extractor in cooking.
Why it's flagged
- Contains ethanol, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Causally linked to multiple cancers, liver disease, and pregnancy harm
- Addictive potential
What regulators actually say
"Alcohol consumption is causally related to cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colorectum and female breast."
"There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant."
"Excessive alcohol use is responsible for more than 178,000 deaths in the United States each year."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Alcoholic beverages regulated by TTB, not FDA; CDC/FDA pregnancy warnings
European Union — EFSA
Regulated under EU spirits regulation; alcohol classified as carcinogen
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