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  2. Jun 29, 2026
New U.S. Poll: Almost 9 out of 10 Adults Don’t Know Risks of Eating Hot Dogs

WASHINGTON, D.C.— As Fourth of July party planning gets underway, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey finds that while nearly half of Americans say they eat hot dogs two or three times each month, nearly 90% say they are unsure or unaware of the specific health risks associated with the consumption of processed meat.

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