Sodium nitrate (and its cousin additive sodium nitrite) is a common preservative used in cured meat products including bacon, deli meat, and jerky. It has been linked to the development of heart ...

A consumer complaint about "off" meat led to a recall tied to chemical overexposure. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall on April 29 for nearly 19,000 pounds of ...

Before you grab that deli sandwich or dig into a slice of bacon, take a moment to read this. There’s been another recall ...

How and Why Sodium Nitrate Is Used Nitrates and nitrites are compounds that naturally occur in the body, water, soil, and some foods. Nitrates and nitrites are also used as preservatives for ...