These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. It’s reasonable enough to assume that “uncured” bacon, with labels touting “no nitrates or nitrites added,” would be a ...

Packing a turkey sandwich in your kid's lunchbox, or serving up bacon or hot dogs? When shopping for processed meats, many health-conscious consumers look for products with words like "no nitrates ...