A controversial study says cutting down on sausages, mince, steak and all other forms of red or processed meat is a waste of time for most people.

The report – which disagrees with most major organisations on the planet – says the evidence is weak and any risk to people’s health is small.

Some experts have praised the “rigorous” assessment.

But others say “the public could be put at risk” by such “dangerously misguided” research.

What counts as red or processed meat?

Red meat includes beef, lamb, pork, veal and venison – chicken, duck and game birds do not count.

Processed meat has been modified to either extend its shelf life or change the taste – and the main methods are smoking, curing, or adding salt or preservatives.

Pure mince does not count as processed, but bacon, sausages, hot dogs, salami, corned beef, pates and ham all do.

Are they bad for health?

One of the main concerns has been around bowel cancer.

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer created headlines around the world when it said processed meats do cause cancer.

It also said red meats were “probably carcinogenic” but there was limited evidence. Read more

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A controversial study says cutting down on sausages, mince, steak and all other forms of red or processed meat is a waste of time for most people.

A controversial study says cutting down on sausages, mince, steak and all other forms of red or processed meat is a waste of time for most people.

A controversial study says cutting down on sausages, mince, steak and all other forms of red or processed meat is a waste of time for most people.

A controversial study says cutting down on sausages, mince, steak and all other forms of red or processed meat is a waste of time for most people.