Sesame may be the newest allergen to require labeling on food packages, according to a recent FDA announcement. Turns out that sesame allergies are a growing concern in children and babies, with some ...

When Ina Chung, a Colorado mother, first fed packaged foods to her infant, she was careful to read the labels. Her daughter was allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so products containing those ...

When Ina Chung, a Colorado mother, first fed packaged foods to her infant, she was careful to read the labels. Her daughter was allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so products containing those ...

Grocery shopping can be tricky enough, but when you or someone in your family has a food allergy, it becomes even more of a challenge. With so many different labels, ingredients, and hidden allergens, ...

The Food and Drug Administration has published new information for businesses seeking guidance on how to label foods that include known allergens. The new web page includes Frequently Asked Questions ...

The European Regulation list on mandatory labelling of foods includes 14 allergenic foods. Research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy has identified eight additional foods frequently ...

An estimated 33 million Americans have to put up with at least one food allergy, says the American Pharmacists Association. Closer to home, Singapore has found that food allergies in children are on ...

A ‘vegan’ label does not mean a food is safe to eat for those with allergies to animal products. New research shows the public is dangerously unaware of this distinction. Vegan food is, generally, ...

Cashew nut allergies are rising fastest, prompting Japan to move cashews from “recommended” to mandatory allergen labelling. Macadamia (18.8%), pistachio (14.0%) and cashew (13.3%) nuts cause the ...