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Have health warnings made compulsory on processed meat packages.
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
Sodium Nitrite in processed meats increases the risk of cancer.
This has been confirmed by The World Health Organisation after 22 experts from 10 countries looked at 800 studies. Most of the public are not aware and should be warned.
My parents had a dozen sticks of processed meat in the fridge. They had no idea that the Sodium Nitrite in them might contribute to cancer.
My parents had a dozen sticks of processed meat in the fridge. They had no idea that the Sodium Nitrite in them might contribute to cancer.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.