The lawsuit cites a report by the American Institute for Cancer Research that concluded regular consumption of processed meat can increase the risk of colorectal and other forms of cancer.
Anti-meat group: hot dogs need warnings
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - July 22, 2009 The group, called the Cancer Project, wants to force hot dog
makers to use warning labels. An offshoot of a pro-vegetarian
organization, the Cancer Project filed a lawsuit Wednesday in
Superior Court in Newark on behalf of three New Jersey residents.
The defendants are Kraft Foods Inc., manufacturer of the Oscar
Mayer brand; Sara Lee Corp.; Nathan's Famous; and the makers of the
Hebrew National and Sabrett brands.
