"The FDA in October 2021 had set guidelines to trim sodium levels in foods ranging from potato chips to hamburgers in a bid to prevent excessive intake of salt that can trigger high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The agency is now seeking voluntary curbs from packaged-food makers such as PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and Campbell Soup. The companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment."
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-seeks-fresh-curbs-sodium-levels-packaged-processed-foods-2024-08-15/
#PublicHealth #food #nutrition
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