Two sampling projects have found issues with meat substitution and undeclared allergens despite an overall high level of compliance.
Findings come from targeted surveillance sampling of products in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for the
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Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc., doing business as Alexander & Hornung, a Saint Clair Shores, MI, establishment, recalled approximately 3,204 pounds of fully
Continue Reading Misbranding and undeclared allergens reasons for the recall of beef wieners
In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to the Center for Science in
Continue Reading FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group
Campaigns by authorities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have found allergen information provided to consumers is often inaccurate.
European regulation lists 14 allergens that are subject to labeling and information requirements.
Inspections by the
Continue Reading National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products.
The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and manufacturers of new plant varieties
Continue Reading FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens
An assessment of hazards in cell-based meat products has found considerable gaps in knowledge.
There are several areas where data is lacking or information is required to manage the risk or hazard that the products
Continue Reading Data lacking in FSA assessment of hazards from cell-based meat
Scientists have improved knowledge about the doses of food allergens that can result in allergic reactions.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food
Continue Reading Experts advance allergen amount understanding
More than half of food recalls in the United Kingdom over a 5-year period were due to allergens, according to a recently released study.
Allergen-related recalls increased annually until 2019, peaking at 118 before decreasing
Continue Reading Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study
The FDA has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the need to list any significant food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.
The agency is
Continue Reading FDA seeking comments on guidance for labeling foods that contain allergens
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 months after they are sent.
Continue Reading FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility