date:Jul 01, 2016
a hormone or an antibiotic.
No Nitrates/No Nitrates or Nitrites Added means that the meat may not have been cured with synthetic nitrates or nitrites, but it probably was cured using concentrated nitrates taken from celery or onions. Nitrates and nitrites have been classified by the World Health Organization as probably carcinogenic to humans. There are no restrictions for natural nitrates or nitrites by the USDA. If you see this designation on the label, check the ingredient list for celery ju