If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...

Nitrates in food have long been associated with negative health consequences, putting many of us on high alert when we see food products with added nitrates, like processed meats. But there’s actually ...

BLONZ: I would like a better understanding of the differences between nitrates, nitrites and nitrosamines in food and the body. There are studies linking nitrates to colorectal cancer, but a chemist ...

Eating deli meat regularly may increase your blood pressure, particularly if your diet is generally high in sodium. The salt in deli meats, in addition to the nitrites and nitrates, can contribute to ...

Top medical experts are urging a warning label on bacon and other processed meats that use nitrates in the curing process Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously ...

With a mission to enhance its better-for-you deli offerings, Dietz & Watson is refreshing its product line to be uncured by the end of 2020. Deli slicing meats including turkey, chicken breast, ham ...

Before you grab that deli sandwich or dig into a slice of bacon, take a moment to read this. There’s been another recall alert, and it’s affecting our meats. On April 29, the U.S. Department of ...

No Nitrates November challenges Americans to go nitrate-free for 30 days and take a closer look at the hidden additives in everyday processed foods SAN FRANCISCO, November 17, 2025--(BUSINESS ...

While deli meats are convenient for preparing an easy to transport meal, health experts warn that we should be careful about ...