It can come from cows, goats, buffalo, horses, even humans (though you won’t find that one in the grocery store). The U.S. is the third largest consumer of milk worldwide, behind only India and the EU. While consumption has been declining steadily since the 1970s, milk still makes up a large portion of the American…
The FDA is considering regulatory action on sesame as an allergen and is taking public comments on the subject until December 31st of this year. Here I’ll give you related information in a digestible format so you can write an appropriate comment. For general background, read my post on allergens. The FDA was petitioned to…
I’m sure you’ve seen an allergen statement on the back of a food package. Something that starts with “Contains” or “Made in a facility that processes.” Allergies are widespread and can be fatal, so today I’ll delve into the regulations and labeling requirements for them. First off, what exactly is an allergen? It’s a typically…