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Sausages
Cured, salted, or fermented meat preparations. Categorised by IARC under processed meat.
Also known as: hot dog, frankfurter, bratwurst, chorizo
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Exposure from · Source: IARC
Sausages, hot dogs and frankfurters all fall under IARC's processed meat category.
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