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Science News for October 31, 1998


Restaurant Meats Higher In Suspected Carcinogens

A study by government scientists found restaurant-prepared meats contain cancer-causing compounds up to ten times higher than similar fast food items. Heterocyclic amines, formed during cooking, are believed to contribute to cancer in people.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·DateOct 31, 1998