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Allergen Labeling
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The Daily Intake
CSPI Criticizes FDA Allergen Guidance
As previously reported, FDA recently released a draft guidance regarding the agency’s approach to evaluating the public health risks of allergens other than the nine major food allergens. On the…
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Two UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) food law consultations opened – Novel Foods and Precautionary Allergen Labelling
By Nicola Smith
The consultations seek views on regulated product applications for six novel foods that have been submitted for authorisation to the FSA and on precautionary allergen labelling and precautionary allergen information,…
The Daily Intake
FDA Provides Video Overview of FASTER Act
Yesterday FDA released a video presentation summarizing the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act which adds sesame as the 9th “major food allergen.” Specifically, the presentation includes…
The Daily Intake
Allergists Urge Prompt Sesame Allergen Labeling
In a recent article published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), the authors argued that foods containing sesame should be clearly labeled as containing the potential…
Food Safety News
Pizza recall because of undeclared allergen and misbranding
By News Desk
Askov, MN-based Kettle River Products, has recalled 1,464 pounds of chicken alfredo pizza for misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The product…
Food Safety News
California company recalls 10 tons of tamales for undeclared allergen
By News Desk
Demaiz Inc., doing business as Mex-tamale Foods, a San Jose, CA, establishment, is recalling 20,759 pounds of pork and beef tamales because of misbranding and undeclared sesame, which is a…
Food Safety News
Nestle recalls DiGiorno pizza nationwide following consumer complaint
By News Desk
Nestle USA Inc. of Schaumburg, IL, is recalling almost 14 tons of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Food Safety News
Hong Kong recorded 2,000 food incidents in 2020
By News Desk
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong identified more than 2,000 incidents this past year. Less than one-fourth, about 440, related to undeclared allergens, according to data from…
Food Safety News
New law puts sesame on fast track for allergen labeling requirements
By Coral Beach
Coming in at No. 9 and trailing the first eight contenders by 17 years may not sound like a victory, but sesame’s ninth place finish on the official list of…
Food Safety News
FAO highlights possible food safety issues with edible insects
The benefits of edible insects as an emerging food source must be weighed against potential food safety issues, according to the United Nations' FAO. While insects have been part of…