World Health Organization Confirms Bacon Causes Cancer

In a new report, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that bacon, red meat, and processed meats are carcinogenic to varying degrees and urges consumers to cut back. WHO officials stated that consuming just 50 grams of processed pork per day – the equivalent of two slices of bacon or less than one piece of sausage – increases risk for colorectal cancer by nearly 20 percent. The WHO also cited limited evidence that consuming 100g of red meat per day increases risk of cancer by 17%.

These findings place consumption of highly processed bacon, hotdogs, salami, and sausages in the …read more