World Health Organisation: People don't need to stop eating red meat

The World Health Organisation has moved to clarify its report on processed and red meat.

Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified processed and red meats as 'carcinogenic to humans'.

It said there was a clear link between eating too much processed meat and bowel cancer and also that red meat is a likely cause of some cancers.

However the body has said it is not calling for people to stop eating meat altogether.

They are recommending instead of banning preserved meat, we should reduce our consumption of it.

In a statement released from WHO it is advised that people do not to stop eating meat but "to moderate consumption of preserved meat to reduce the risk of cancer."

The report "does not ask people to stop eating processed meats but indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer," the statement added.