An estimate of 17 percent of children who have food allergies are allergic to sesame, according to research published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. Sesame is one of the 10 most common childhood food
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USDA issues warning about misbranded pork sausages
A routine inspection uncovered improper labeling on sausages, spurring the USDA to issue a public warning.
The warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said a recall was not
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Australia reports record high number of recalls
A record-high level of food incidents and recalls have been recorded in Australia, according to the annual report of Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
The food safety team at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
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New drug could make peanuts less dangerous for some kids
Editor’s note: Before introducing peanuts or peanut products to children with known peanut allergies or infants whose allergy status is unknown parents should consult with pediatricians. Immunotherapy is not effective for everyone and uncontrolled exposure
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Consumer complaints spur recall of some Marie Callender’s frozen entrees
Astrochef LLC of Rockwall, TX, is recalling 11,475 pounds of Marie Callender’s frozen chicken pub style entrees that are labeled as beef pub style entrees for misbranding and because they contain soy, which is not
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Retailer customer’s complaint about allergen labeling spurs sausage recall
An Oregon company is recalling almost 200 pounds of pork sausage because it contains pistachios, which are tree nuts, that are not declared on the label as required by federal law.
Olympia Meats of Portland,
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Fieldsource Foods recalls beef, chicken for undeclared allergens
After federal inspectors discovered labeling issues at Fieldsource Food Systems Inc., the company initiated a recall of almost 13,000 pounds of beef and chicken products.
The products contain wheat, a known allergen that is not
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Chicago company recalls quiche because of undeclared allergens
Taylor Farms Illinois Inc. is recalling cheese and bacon quiche in seven states because it contains eggs, a known allergen, which are not declared properly on the product label.
The Chicago-based food company distributed the
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Whole Foods Market recalls pesto after consumer reports allergic reaction
A consumer has reported an allergic reaction to “made-in-house” pesto sauce sold in Whole Foods Market stores in North America. The grocery chain has recalled two products in five states as a result.
The chain
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Positive test results for sulfites prompt recall of rattan shoots packed in brine
Following results from state testing, US Trading Co. is recalling Global Pride brand rattan shoots because of sulfites, which are not declared on the product labels as required by federal law.
“The product(s) may cause
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Caito Foods recalls chicken salad because labels do not include soy alert
Indianapolis-based Caito Foods LLC has recalled approximately 1,767 pounds of salad with chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The chicken