Shopping with food allergies can be a daunting task. Strict avoidance of your allergen(s) is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction. The best way in avoiding these allergens is by diligent label reading.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires food manufacturers to list common food allergens in "simple terms" on labels taking some of the guesswork out of label reading. The top eight food allergens included in the labeling requirements set in place by FALCPA are: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, and Wheat. These allergens must either be listed after the ingredient that contains the allergen or as a blanket list following the ingredient list i.e. "contains".
Manufacturers are not required to include warnings about food allergens accidentally introduced during manufacturing or packaging though some companies voluntarily list these in an advisory such as "manufactured in a factory that also processes..." or "may contain".
Do not rely on these advisory labels as they are not mandatory.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires food manufacturers to list common food allergens in "simple terms" on labels taking some of the guesswork out of label reading. The top eight food allergens included in the labeling requirements set in place by FALCPA are: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree Nuts, and Wheat. These allergens must either be listed after the ingredient that contains the allergen or as a blanket list following the ingredient list i.e. "contains".
Manufacturers are not required to include warnings about food allergens accidentally introduced during manufacturing or packaging though some companies voluntarily list these in an advisory such as "manufactured in a factory that also processes..." or "may contain".
Do not rely on these advisory labels as they are not mandatory.
- It may be helpful to carry a list of alternative names for your allergen(s) in case the manufacturer overlooked the required use of "simple terms" in the list of ingredients.
- Read the labels every time, even on products you purchase on a regular bases. It is possible that the ingredients have changed or the label has been updated. Also note that different sizes of the same product (ex. mini candy bars vs the regular or king sized) are often made with different ingredients and/or processed in different facilities.
- Never go by the front of the label. The FDA has few rules for terms like "gluten-free". Sometimes packages make claims as being free from allergens your allergic to but are manufactured on shared lines as allergens.
- Last but not least, when in doubt call the manufacturer.
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