Bích-Mây Nguyễn :verified: on Nostr: "The FDA in October 2021 had set guidelines to trim sodium levels in foods ranging ...

"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/

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