Nitrite Information

Please refer to the links below that provide factual information about the safety of nitrites in processed meats.

American Meat Institute Statement:

http://www.meatami.com/ht/display/ReleaseDetails/i/40213/pid/287 (opens new window)

Fact sheet on nitrite sources and nitrite safety:

http://www.meatami.com/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/40145 (opens new window)

Informational Video About Sources of Nitrite featuring AMI Foundation President Dr. Randy Huffman

http://www.youtube.com/meatnewsnetwork (opens new window)

Information on the U.S. National Toxicology Program Findings that nitrite does NOT cause cancer are included in this article:

http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=\\TANQUERAY\M_Conte ntItem&mstr=/M_ContentItem/ZZZ80XEN0IC.html&soc=Medem&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH (opens new window)

Background on the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

http://www.activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm/oid/23 (opens new window)