Which of the following statements about nitrites is NOT true?
A) Nitrites are very effective as inhibitors of Clostridium botulinum.
B) Much more nitrite is needed to prevent botulism than to keep meat looking pink.
C) Nitrites have been implicated in causing stomach cancers.
D) In the presence of stomach acid, nitrites are converted to nitrous acid.
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