Category: Dietary regulation

According to the FDA, the Daily Value (DV) for iron on a Nutrition Facts label is 18mg for adults and children aged 4 or older. While this is not a strict maximum limit, it serves as a reference point for consumers to understand the contribution of iron in their total diet, which is central to understanding what is the FDA limit for iron in food.

While the FDA regulates approximately 80% of the U.S. food supply, this surprisingly does not include most of the beef, pork, and poultry found in your grocery store. Understanding **what meat is approved by the FDA** requires a closer look at the split regulatory authority between the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).