Sesame is a food allergen, according to the FDA. As of January 1, 2023, sesame allergen labeling is required on all food packages. But there is a lag time. Sesame joins the eight other major food allergens: eggs, milk, soy, finfish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat. These ingredients must, by federal law, be listed … Read more
The FDA is going to evaluate food allergens that are not part of the major nine allergens: milk, wheat, soy, finfish, shellfish, eggs, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts through a new draft guidance. Those allergens make up more than 90% of the allergens that cause illness. But the agency is going to evaluate the public … Read more
Food Poisoning Bulletin constantly reports on food recalls for the eight major food allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fin fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, and soy. Those eight allergens together cause at least 30,000 emergency room visits, 2000 hospitalizations, and 150 deaths in the U.S. every year. Recently we became aware that some foodborne allergens can become … Read more
A new report published in the journal Pediatrics finds that almost 8% of children living in the United States have food allergies. That condition can be life-threatening and is a major public health concern. The recalls we tell you about are often for food allergens. A survey was administered to U.S. households in 2015 and … Read more
As part of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the week of April 21, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a study about food allergy practices in restaurants across the country. Food allergies affect about 15,000,000 people in this country and cause about 30,000 emergency department visits and 150 … Read more
The USDA has released a set of guidelines to help reduce adverse reactions to allergens in food. The 26-page set will help meat, poultry, and processed egg product producers to manage ingredients that trigger allergic reactions. There are eight main food allergens addressed in this country: eggs, fish, soy, tree nuts, milk, peanuts, wheat, and … Read more
VRVK Nutraceuticals of Florida, DBA Dr. Venessa’s Formulas, is voluntarily recalling 3998 bottles of Ultimate Antioxidant Tablets, a dietary supplement, because they may contain crustacean shellfish and milk, two of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product is Ultimate Antioxidant Tablets in … Read more
Circle K sandwiches have been recalled in Canada for undeclared milk, mustard, soy, and wheat. Not all of these products have been recalled for all of these allergens. Anyone who is allergic to these ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. There is no word on whether or not any adverse … Read more
Maple Leaf Foods is realling Schneider’s brand All Beef Bologna in Canada for undeclared milk and wheat, two of the major food allergens. Those who are allergic to those ingredients could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product. There is no word on whether or not any reactions have been reported. The … Read more
Paleteria La Jalpita of Pasco, Washington is recalling ice cream bars and popsicles because they may contain undeclared milk and sulfites. People who are allergic to sulfites or milk could have a serious life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. Asthmatics could go into anaphylactic shock if they consume some foods with sulfites. No … Read more