Consumer Reports investigation shows high sodium levels in Lunchables cafeteria versions Boston 25 News [Video]

Consumer Reports is urging schools to cross Lunchables off their menus.

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The publication tested the cafeteria version of the popular school lunch and said that it had higher levels of sodium than ones consumers can purchase at a grocery store, CNN reported.

The cafeteria versions of the Lunchable kit, which are produced by Kraft Heinz, were rolled out nationally last year.

Store-bought Lunchables have between 460 and 740 milligrams of sodium, or between a quarter and half of what is recommended for children to consume daily.

The turkey and cheddar cafeteria version had 940 milligrams, while the store version had 740 milligrams.

The cafeteria versions of the turkey and cheddar offering and the extra cheesy pizza had to be reformulated to add more protein and whole grains, but that also reduced situated fat and sodium at a larger portion size than the traditional Lunchables, CNN reported.

Consumer Reportsalso tested similar packages from other companies alongside the store versions of Lunchables. …