“ By putting out the targets, that really helps to level the playing field across the industry, ” said Susan Mayne, director of the FDA’s food safety and nutrition division.... years, the FDA’s target sodium levels aim to cut average intake by 12% — from 3, 400 milligrams to 3, 000 milligrams a day.... That would still leave average intake above the federally recommended limit of 2, 300 milligrams a day for people 14 and older....

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