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Meat: Americans' #1 Food Safety Concern

According to a national survey of more than 3,000 participants conducted for NPR by Thomson Reuters, more than 60 percent of Americans are worried about food safety, with 51 percent expressing particular concern over the safety of the nation's meat supply.

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Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk

A new study suggests that consuming specific compounds in meat related to processing methods may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.

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What I'm really thinking: The vegan

'I'm fascinated by the fact that my friends' desire for food they enjoy the taste of overrides any ethical considerations'

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Vegetarianism is not contrary to Arab culture

the moon and a Halfmens in South Africa by Martin Heigen of flickr Photo: Martin Heigen

Meat is important in Middle East religious and social culture but giving it up could solve economic and environmental concerns

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