Leaked Report: Supermarket Ham, Bacon Don’t Need Nitrites

Leaked Report: Supermarket Ham, Bacon Don’t Need Nitrites
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Jack Phillips
By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter
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A leaked report found that preservatives that have been linked to cancer used in processed ham, bacon, and other meats may not need to be there.

Many meats sold in stores contain nitrites, which are used to preserve and can kill botulinum bacteria, which can cause botulism.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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