The Macon Bacon, a Georgia summer collegiate baseball team, faces pressure to change its name due to concerns about promoting meat consumption, particularly processed meats like bacon.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine urged the team to reconsider its name, citing health risks associated with processed meats. They proposed renaming the team to Macon Facon Bacon, promoting plant-based alternatives. However, the team president, Brandon Raphael, defended the name, emphasizing its lighthearted and community-focused nature. Despite offering a plant-based option at their ballpark, concerns persist about the health implications of consuming processed meats. While bacon and other pork products remain popular among baseball fans nationwide, the debate raises questions about promoting dietary choices associated with health risks.