ABC 7 Chicago

FDA issues new sodium guidelines, renewing pressure for food makers to use less salt

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will be lowering its targets for sodium content in processed, packaged, and prepared foods, but not to levels recommended for ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods

NEW YORK - Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including ...
Today

New FDA guidance aims to drastically cut salt in food supply

The Food and Drug Administration is asking food manufacturers and restaurants to cut the salt in their products over the coming 2½ years with the goal of reducing Americans' overall sodium intake by ...
Richmond

FDA guidance to food industry: Cut the salt

Even though the guidance is voluntary, companies might feel pressure to make changes to avoid stricter regulatory action, said Dr. Peter Lurie, president of the Center for Science in the Public ...
Reuters

U.S. unveils guidelines to reduce salt in restaurant, packaged food

WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - From pizzas and soups to deli meats, dips and hamburgers, Americans' diets are often packed with salt. On Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration moved to cut average ...
AOL

Sweeping FDA guidance would drastically cut salt in American foods

The Food and Drug Administration is asking food manufacturers and restaurants to cut the salt in their products over the coming 2½ years, hoping to reduce Americans' overall sodium intake by 12 ...