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 ...

Lunch meat is a great way to prepare a deli-style sandwich. However, many of these meats are processed with undesirable ingredients. Over time, these ingredients can cause serious health issues.

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 ...

Scientific data shows that everyday food choices can quietly increase cancer risk. Knowing what to limit and why can make a ...

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 ...

A new study that reviewed results from dozens of other studies found that eating any processed meats, sugar-laden beverages, ...

Eating processed meats can increase risk of heart disease and cancer. This is believed to be due to their nitrates, nitrites, sodium and saturated fat. Plant-based sausage, tofu nuggets, grilled ...

Almost 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage, sliced meat and poultry products are being recalled due to sodium nitrate levels that exceed federal limits. The recall was issued by Smith Packing LLC.