AMI Foundation Reaffirms Safety Of Nitrite, Processed Meats
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) said a study published today in the journal Cancer that links nitrite and nitrate intake from processed meats to a potential increased risk of bladder cancer is the latest example of nutrition whiplash facing consumers. AMIF President James H. Hodges said the study creates needless confusion rather than providing clarity to the complex issue of diet and its effect on health. …