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Are there carcinogens in the smoke emitted from a meat smoker ?
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Yes: You should try to avoid breathing the smoke whether it is just wood smoke or it is smoke from the meat. There is a clear association between eating smoked meats and cancer risk.
Answered 3/13/2016
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