International food safety experts are moving ahead on recommendations to define and standardize allergen “may contain” labels on packaged foods… Read more »
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Publix Labels: Protecting or Deterring Allergy Shoppers?
Meredith Smith was surprised to find allergen warning labels on fresh meat and seafood recently at Publix supermarkets in Florida.… Read more »
FDA Food Code Calls for Allergen Labels for Dining, Delis, Bakeries
The FDA’s latest version of its Food Code calls for allergen labeling of “unpackaged” food served at restaurants, delis, and… Read more »
News: Teen Saves Mom Driving with Anaphylaxis; Confusion on Labels
Mom’s Scary Anaphylaxis at the Wheel A cool-headed 13-year-old saved his mom’s life after she passed out while driving –… Read more »
Caregivers Often Ignored Labels in Anaphylaxis Emergencies in Kids
A Canadian study examining the reasons for food anaphylaxis emergencies in kids reveals that one-third of food allergen exposures occurred… Read more »
Stayin’ Alive in The ’70s: Before Allergy Labels, There Was Mom
To protect me from nut reactions, before allergy labels and anaphylaxis awareness, there was simply my mom.
Precautionary Allergy Labels Cause Widespread Confusion
Consumer survey shows many take risks with ‘may contain’ allergen labels.
Nutty Labels: Investigating Starbucks’ ‘Nut’ Syrup
We investigated Starbucks’ seasonal beverages, finding that what’s called a nut isn’t always made from nuts
FDA Labels Peanut OIT Treatment “Breakthrough Therapy”
All of the participants in the Phase II trial were able to tolerate nearly 2 peanut kernels at the end of two months.
‘May Contain’ Warnings on Canadian Food Labels
These types of labels are voluntary and are not required under labelling regulations in Canada.