Hawaiʻi loves Spam, but health experts fear its long-term risks
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Hawaiʻi residents eat 7 million cans of Spam per year. That's five cans per person. But at least one doctor is concerned that overconsumption of the salty meat could lead to dangerous health outcomes. HPR's Cassie Ordonio spoke to consumers, sellers and a health expert about Hawaiʻi's favorite canned delicacy.
Hawaiʻi residents eat 7 million cans of Spam per year. That's five cans per person. But at least one doctor is concerned that overconsumption of the salty meat could lead to dangerous health outcomes. HPR's Cassie Ordonio spoke to consumers, sellers and a health expert about Hawaiʻi's favorite canned delicacy.
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Hawaiʻi loves Spam, but health experts fear its long-term risks
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