WHO food report: Oireachtas committee seeks answers on WHO report

Politicians have called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to appear before an Oireachtas committee to answer questions on a report linking cancer to processed meats.

The study found eating bacon, ham and sausages can cause bowel cancer. The report also labelled red meat as a “probable” carcinogen.

TDs, mainly attached to the Oireachtas committee on agriculture, food and the marine, are seeking clarification of the findings.