Hi Susan,

You said:

<<I am in the Twin Cities area (Excelsior) and am able to get frozen bacon
without preservatives and nitrites at my local health food store and sausage
at a large supermarket chain (Byerly's). I doubt they would be selling it if
there were an FDA ban.>>

   Yes, I can get it at a natural food store here (but I don't, lol).

Regards,

Siobhan