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Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings?

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22/11/2024 at 18:00

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Hello everyone, how are you all doing today? 😊

Recently, vegan industrialist Dale Vince proposed placing tobacco-style health warnings on packets of bacon, highlighting the WHO’s classification of processed meats as a group one carcinogen (the same category as tobacco). Vince also suggested a “meat tax” and hiding meat products behind closed doors in supermarkets, similar to how cigarettes are displayed.

Some believe these measures could encourage healthier choices and reduce cancer risk, while others feel it’s an extreme step that infringes on personal choice. Would such warnings influence your decisions?

Do you think placing health warnings on bacon and other processed meats is the right way to promote health and sustainability? Or are there better approaches?

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23/11/2024 at 20:10

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i think its a bad idea, if governments start taxing meat, where will they stop.

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Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-23 20:10:49

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@smokitcat - The "Revenue Act of 1861" is a pretty good indicator.


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 17:34:56

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The mad vegans are out and about advising people, while they consume the worst diet for the human race. We eat lots of unhealthy food but we have to die of something, the risks are to small to worry about. No one will mess with my bacon sandwich or my lovely meat eating diet!

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@robjmckinney - There is no imperical evidence bacon compromises heath.


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 17:36:58

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Of course not, how stupid 😊


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 15:37:35

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Was not aware I used it


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 17:42:12

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The synonym you used was [ stupid ]?


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 17:58:27

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Ridiculous suggestion about bacon wrappers no.

If people are educated let them decide.

Meat tax? Man is raised on meat and at least 2 veg. Unless you are vegan?

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@Alvina - Accelerated brain development began with eating cooked meat; and, a predecessor of the pig was, probably, the most readily available source.

Thousands of centuries have proven these panic warnings are not necessary.


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At that point, I doubt it would be of much benefit to the pig.


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Total rubbish idea-just an excuse. A varied diet is far better. It's down to personal choice.


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-24 19:33:17

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In A word, NO


Should bacon carry tobacco-style health warnings? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-bacon-carry-tobaccostyle-health-warnings-5490 2024-11-25 11:10:03

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