From Shake Shack to Whataburger, these restaurant chains serve burgers made without artificial preservatives.

Use of hazardous preservatives in chemical products has increased dramatically in the years 1995–2018. Several of these are potent skin sensitizers and may cause lifelong allergy that affects work ...

Researchers found eight specific preservatives associated with higher blood pressure, including sodium nitrite commonly found in processed meats.

Sara Lee owner Bimbo Bakeries USA committed to remove artificial preservatives, colors and flavors from five of its top ...

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. The purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common ...

Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, according ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Key Takeaways A recent study of more than 112,000 adults found that consuming high ...

Earlier this year, the FDA announced plans to ban the food coloring Red No. 3 in food and drink, stoking the conversation around so-called food additives. Since the 1990s, consumers have read ...

A new study in the journal The BMJ has linked specific preservatives commonly added to foods to poor health outcomes, including cancer. The study followed more than 105,000 cancer-free participants ...

Humans have been finding ways of preserving food for thousands of years—long before the invention of silica gel packs that absorb moisture or chemicals that keep away bacteria and mold. This week’s ...

Preservatives inhibit or kill microorganisms, preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of cosmetics. Ideally, preservatives should be effective against a wide range of microorganisms, soluble ...