Food industry plays down WHO processed meat cancer claims
Following the news that the World Health Organisation (WHO) will now classify processed meat as a carcinogen, the food industry in the UK has down-played the claims, insisting it forms an important part of a balanced diet.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the arm of the WHO that gives recommendations based on cancer risk, yesterday (26 October) released the report that said processed meat, such as hot dogs and bacon, causes cancer and red meat may do so as well.
So far brands whose businesses rely on selling such meat, including McDonalds and Burger King have remained Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
