The following warning must be provided.
(1) An icon must appear on a menu or menu board next to any
food item with a high sodium content, or on a tag next to
any food on display that is a food item with a high sodium
content:
The icon must be a black and white equilateral triangle as
wide as it is tall and equal in height to the largest letter
in the food item’s name, as displayed on the menu, menu
board, or tag next to any food on display; and
(2) The following statement must be posted conspicuously at
the point of purchase: “Warning: indicates that the sodium
(salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily
recommended limit (2300 mg). High sodium intake can increase
blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.”
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