Gluten & casein free. No nitrates or nitrites added (Except those naturally occurring in sea salt & cultured celery powder). No nitrates or nitrites added (Except those naturally occurring in sea salt & cultured celery powder). Pork raised with no antibiotics ever (Pork never administered antibiotics or fed animal by-products). Applegate humanely raised (Pork raised with no crates ever on vegetarian feed with no added hormones or growth promotants). We source from family farms, where animals are raised with care and respect (Pork raised with no crates ever on vegetarian feed with no added hormones or growth promotants). . We believe this leads to great tasting products and peace of mind - all part of our mission. Changing The Meat We Eat. Fully cooked. U.S. inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. applegate.com. Questions? Visit applegate.com or text/call 908-725-5800. Reseal for freshness.