NEW YORK (AP) - New York could become the first U.S. city. to require warning labels on high-salt dishes at chain restaurants, taking campaigns to cut down on salt into new territory, health officials told the Associated Press.
Here are a few menu items from major chain restaurants that would need a high-sodium warning:
• At Panera Bread, the Italian combo sandwich - seared steak, smoked turkey, ham, salami and onions - has 2,830 mg of sodium.
• At Dunkin' Donuts, a salt bagel contains 3,380 mg of sodium.
• At Subway, a foot-long spicy Italian sub has 2,980 mg of sodium.
• At Kentucky Fried Chicken, the KFC famous bowl has 2,450 mg of sodium, while a family-sized tray of popcorn nuggets contains 4,670 mg of sodium.
• At TGI Fridays, the sesame jack chicken strips contain 2,700 mg of sodium, while the full rack of baby back ribs contains 3,010 mg of sodium.