COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There are warnings on many products people consume such as cigarettes and alcohol.
Now, one of America's favorite food is being targeted in a New Jersey lawsuit.
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, regular consumption of processed meat can increase the risk of colorectal and other forms of cancer.
Cancer Project, an anti-meat advocacy group, wants to force hot-dog makers -- such as Krafts' Oscar Meyer, Nathans Famous and others -- to use warning labels.
This all stems from a lawsuit filed in New Jersey Wednesday on behalf of three residents.
Central Ohio residents have a bit of a different take about the warning labels.
"A lot of people have done well, health-wise, for a number of years eating a lot of hot dogs," said one resident.
Others say it's wise to slap on a health warning.
"I don't think it's outrageous. I think it's smart, but as a consumer you have to understand what's in a hot dog, turkey dog or any kind of food for that matter," said Michelle Walker, a local physical education teacher.
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