There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research (cnn.com)

> processed meat –– such as sausages, bacon, salami and burgers

I can't recall seeing burgers classified as a "processed meat" before.

From a skim on Wikipedia, I'll guess the issue is packaged burger meat, which was dosed with preservatives to improve its shelf life.

Anyone more familiar?

> It’s also important to note that the studies included in the analysis were observational, meaning that the data can only show an association between eating habits and disease –– not prove that what people ate caused the disease.

Just a reminder.

I can't think of a faster way to erode trust than saying "there is no safe amount" of something everyone consumes with no significant health impact on the vast majority of people.

Slop