The Meat Lobby: Big Business Against Health? (2016)

12/01/2016 (EN) • Documentary • 53m

Overview

In 2015, the WHO listed one of the additives in processed meats as carcinogenic. That same additive was nearly banned in America in the 1970s - until lobbying from the meat industry discredited the scientists. At the heart of this strategy are the scientists who collaborate with the meat industry and who receive generous compensation for studies that promote meat consumption.

The Meat Lobby: Big Business Against Health? (2016)

12/01/2016 (EN) • 53m

Documentary

Overview

In 2015, the WHO listed one of the additives in processed meats as carcinogenic. That same additive was nearly banned in America in the 1970s - until lobbying from the meat industry discredited the scientists. At the heart of this strategy are the scientists who collaborate with the meat industry and who receive generous compensation for studies that promote meat consumption.

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Original Language

English

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Keywords

meat

carcinogenic

lobbying

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