Not necessarily dried meats. The article specifically talks about cured meats. Dried meat is often just dehydrated. Jerky is a great example, it can be made wit

Not necessarily dried meats. The article specifically talks about cured meats. Dried meat is often just dehydrated. Jerky is a great example, it can be made with just salt, spice, and gentle heat. No curing involved. Ofc there's the issue other commenters have pointed out: the FDA requires nitrates in a lot of meat products.