That's because sodium helps preserve deli meats to extend their shelf life (and for those who are curious, there's a difference between salt and sodium). As explained by the American Heart ...

Recalls of animal-based deli meat tainted with listeria may give plant-based alternatives with clean labels and a lower risk of foodborne illnesses an opportunity to shine.

If you haven’t been keeping track, in July 2024, just over 7 million pounds of liverwurst and deli meat from Boar’s Head were recalled for listeria contamination. The contamination led to the ...