Nearly all bacon and ham contain cancer-causing chemicals, say experts calling for Government action to raise awareness
Experts called for Government action to raise awareness in a similar way to campaigns on the health dangers from sugar and fatty foods
Healthy ham and bacon may be a thing of the past, as according to a shocking new report, experts have claimed that almost all bacon and ham contain cancer-causing chemicals. A senior food scientist and a top NHS doctor have reportedly joined forces to tackle the cancer risks that are involved with eating processed meats like bacon and ham.
The duo, who issued a joint statement, called for Government action to raise awareness on the issue, just like how authorities have led numerous campaigns on the health dangers from sugar and fatty foods. They cited "a growing consensus of scientific opinion" that nitrites in processed meats result in the production of the harmful chemicals, which is further believed to be responsible for bowel cancer.
