Why is salami so bad for you?

Chef's answer
Cured and processed meats are as bad for you as cigarettes, alcohol and asbestos, the WHO said in the study. Food items such as salami, ham, sausages and bacon were ranked in the highest possible category as being cancer-causing, while red meat was grouped in the next level as being a "probable carcinogen".
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