Petition Have health warnings made compulsory on processed meat packages.

Sodium Nitrite in processed meats increases the risk of cancer.

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This has been confirmed by The World Health Organisation after 22 experts from 10 countries looked at 800 studies. Most of the public are not aware and should be warned.

My parents had a dozen sticks of processed meat in the fridge. They had no idea that the Sodium Nitrite in them might contribute to cancer.

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Date closed 6 November 2019
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