In general, these meats are edible only if cooked before consumption to destroy the dangerous viruses and bacteria present in the uncooked product. This is why the Department of Public Health recommends high-temperature cooking to anyone purchasing these meats. Some types of processed meat may also come with a high-fat content, a large amount of salt, and other preservatives. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns that these substances make processed meats carcinogenic, or cancer causing.
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