One in 13 kids have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating complicated. But a fun new tradition is opening the holiday up to everyone. Here’s how to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween so everyone can enjoy a safe and spooky holiday.
Allergen labeling requirements for food manufacturers are already too lax, but new guidance could put consumers with a food allergy at higher risk than ever.
Adding sesame to food products is a quick-and-dirty means to address cross-contact risks and prevent potential recalls for undeclared sesame, because these protective steps aren’t required when an allergen is already declared as an ingredient. So, companies may imagine, it’s better to add a new allergen and declare it than to actually clean up production lines to reduce it.
Industry AccountabilitySarah Sorscher, JD, MPH, Peter Lurie, MD, MPH