Some chemicals in processed meats like bacon or sausages might cause cancer, so experts say we need to look again at how safe these foods really are.

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N-Nitrosamines: A Potential Hazard in Processed Meat Products.

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2024 Mar 30

The study talks about the same harmful chemicals in processed meat that the claim mentions, and it agrees they are risky and need more safety checks.

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N-Nitrosamines: A Potential Hazard in Processed Meat Products.

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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13102

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