Parpia AS, et al. - Experts aspired to determine the effect of the reduction of sodium in packaged meat and poultry products (MPPs) on the content of potassium and phosphorus from food additives. In patients with the impaired renal handling of potassium caused by chronic kidney disease and certain medications, potassium additives were frequently added to sodium-reduced MPPs in amounts that significantly contributed to the potassium load. Patients requiring potassium restriction ought to be counseled to be cautious about the potassium content of sodium-reduced MPPs and encouraged to make food choices accordingly.