Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is advocating for gluten labels to be added to all food packaging and restaurant menus.
Recent scientific developments in food allergen thresholds have prompted the FDA to explore how these thresholds can improve food safety, enhance labeling practices and help consumers make more informed choices. The purpose of the public meeting and listening sessions is to discuss strategies for approaching food allergen thresholds to benefit public health.
Analytical Science Leaders Honored at AOAC’s 2024 Annual Meeting
Awards recognized scientific excellence across the spectrum of AOAC collaboration, including method development, expert review panels, editorial contributions to the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, and technical service.
The competition was incredibly stiff this year, which is a major testament to the growing number of unstoppable organizations fighting for the livelihood of 33 million US residents suffering from food allergies
Food allergens present a real risk to modern consumers. As a producer, you can clean up your act by abiding by FSMA guidelines, implementing automation, and improving your employee training.
A research team at the University of Stuttgart is seeking to improve the methods used to screen for allergens primarily through the use of mass spectrometry (MS) and has developed a new workflow for allergen testing that delivers results quickly and efficiently.
At the Food Safety Consortium in October, Steven Gendel, principal of Gendel Food Safety and former FDA Food Allergen Coordinator, offered guidance on when and how allergen advisory—also known as precautionary—labels should be used by food companies.
Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food and beverage recalls. While government regulations aim to protect individuals with food allergies by requiring food labels to disclose ingredients, the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of food regulation creates opportunities for risks such as allergen cross-contact. By developing an Allergen Management Program, businesses can lessen the risk of costly contaminations, recalls and reputational damage.
Step into the lawyer’s kitchen with food attorney Jennifer Allen, Partner at Zwillinger Wulkan, as she breaks down FDA food labeling requirements for allergens.
It’s nearly impossible to talk about food safety without referencing validation—and for good reason!
