title: 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.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Demeyer
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: De Smet
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008461:Meat Products / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D009573:Nitrites / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D009573:Nitrites