The professor demanded to ban bacon and ham in Europe because of the risk of cancer

Chris Elliott, a professor of microbiology and food safety in a European country, called for a ban on the sale of bacon and ham. He stated that their use increases the risk of developing cancer.

The Institute for Global Food Security at Queens University issued a demand to the authorities, sending a corresponding letter to the Minister of Health, the Mirror newspaper reported on October 25.

According to Elliott, the carcinogenic properties of processed meat have been proven for ten years, but during this time no measures have been taken to reduce its consumption.

"Every year of delay means more preventable cancers, more affected families, and a greater burden on the healthcare system," the scientist emphasized.

He noted that the greatest harm is caused by nitrites, which are used to give meat a pink hue and increase shelf life. These substances contribute to the formation of nitrosamines, compounds recognized as carcinogenic. According to the expert, back in 2015, it was found that daily consumption of 50 grams of processed meat increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.

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