Death in a Bun: Media’s Carcinogenic Cautionary Tale about Hot Dogs

Death in a Bun: Media’s Carcinogenic Cautionary Tale about Hot Dogs

Nothing says spring as much as cherry blossoms or opening day in Major League Baseball. For many fans, attending a game in person to see that ceremonial pitch is often followed by the ceremonial consumption of a hot dog. Not bothered by baseball’s momentary reprieve from our day-to-day vicissitudes, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCMR) offers some warnings, stats, and carcinogenic handwringing.