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Allergen Labeling
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Food Safety News
Texas company recalls snacks because of multiple undeclared allergens
By News Desk
Kedake Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling it’s 2-pound packages of Las Ollas Botana Mix Snacks because testing has shown that they contain undeclared sesame, soy, wheat, Yellow No 5,…
The Daily Intake
TTB Proposes Rules on Nutrition and Allergen Labeling on Alcoholic Beverages
On January 17, 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposed two rules that would require nutrition and food allergen labeling on alcoholic beverages, including wines, distilled…
Food Safety News
FDA issues warning letters over allergen labeling failures and sanitation concerns
By News Desk
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or…
Food Safety News
Audit finds room for improvement in EU labeling rules
An audit report has found that European consumers face confusing and misleading food labeling, including issues related to allergen information and expiration dates. The European Court of Auditors said labeling…
The Daily Intake
80,000 Pounds of Butter Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen Warning
On October 11, 2024, Costco issued a recall for nearly 80,000 pounds of its Kirkland Signature butter due to a labeling oversight. Milk, classified as one of the nine major…
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Food recalls in the U.S. spike due to Listeria, Salmonella and allergens
By News Desk
An in-depth analysis in the United States, covering 2002 to 2023, reveals that biological contamination and allergens are the leading causes of food recalls. The study, recently published in the…
The Daily Intake
FDA Issues Warning Letter Related to Allergen Labeling Practices
Yesterday FDA announced that it had issued a warning letter to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. for, among other things, including allergen labeling elements in certain product labels (e.g. “contains sesame”),…
Food Safety News
FDA warns candy and cookie dough firms about misbranding, undeclared allergens
By News Desk
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or…
Food Safety News
New Zealand shares 2023 recall data
According to the country's food agency, allergens in food were the main reason for recalls in New Zealand in 2023. Of 70 consumer-level recalls in 2023, 26 were due to…
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FSA highlights the difference between ‘vegan’ and ‘free-from’ terms
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to explain the difference between free-from and vegan labeling. Vegan labels are used to support a dietary choice and do not…