The recommendation to limit or avoid consumption of processed meat is justified because of the association with the incidence of colorectal cancer and justifies the use of alternatives for nitrite in meat processing

MeSH terms

• Animals
• Colorectal Neoplasms / epidemiology
• Colorectal Neoplasms / etiology*
• Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control
• Diet / adverse effects*
• Diet / standards
• Food Handling / methods*
• Food Handling / standards
• Humans
• Meat Products / adverse effects*
• Meat Products / standards
• Nitrites / administration & dosage
• Nitrites / adverse effects*
• Risk Assessment