Is sodium nitrite safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Sodium Nitrite has been flagged by IARC Group 1 + WHO 2015 as a forms carcinogenic nitrosamines; WHO classified processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen concern (HIGH risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain sodium nitrite?

We have identified 0 products containing sodium nitrite. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

High Concern

Sodium Nitrite

Flagged by IARC Group 1 + WHO 2015 as a forms carcinogenic nitrosamines; WHO classified processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen concern

What it is

A preservative and color fixative in hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats. The WHO / IARC classified processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen in 2015, primarily due to nitrites.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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