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Netting controversy over ham safety sparks USDA action
A nationwide debate centers on elasticized netting used to hold cured hams. Tests found nitrosamines form when dibutyl in netting reacts with ham nitrites during cooking, prompting a USDA ban though officials say short term risk is negligible. A larger industry survey is planned.
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Carole
Washington Post
United States
James Marsden
Science and Technology
American Meat Institute
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Norcross