Physicians and scientists called for more stringent warning labels on certain processed meats to alert consumers of their ...

Chris Elliott and Brian Green challenge the FSA’s stance on nitrites in processed meat, accusing it of ignoring key evidence ...

Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

Top medical experts are urging a warning label on bacon and other processed meats that use nitrates in the curing process ...

The FSA responds to expert criticism of its nitrites in processed meat review, saying the findings reflect current scientific ...

Food Standards Agency bosses have insisted there is “no evidence” removing nitrates from processed meat reduces the risk of ...

A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on ...

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 ...

Top health experts are calling for a ban on most supermarket bacon after a chemical used in production is being linked to ...

Minutes from a closed session of the agency's Committee on Toxicity reveal its members raised concerns over why animal ...

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