News and information about ingredients and foods, typically proteins, that trigger an immune response that result in anaphylaxis with symptoms such as itching and hives or even death. This topic includes information about food allergies, food recalls due to undeclared allergens, and updates on labeling requirements for foods manufactured with any of the eight major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
Las Vegas-based West Best Foods, Inc., is recalling approximately 13,776 pounds of lasagna products because they may contain the undeclared allergen, soy, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. ...More
California-based Santos Agency, Inc., is recalling Santos Brand flours, legumes and spices because they may contain undeclared peanuts and wheat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced May 18. ...More
Foster Farms, based in Turlock, Calif., is recalling approximately 15,040 pounds of a turkey burger product because of a labeling mistake that did not state its seasoning mix contained hydrolyzed soy protein, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. ...More
Both lupin and Fenugreek can lead to serious cross-reactions in patients with peanut allergy, in contrast to other legumes such as soya and peas, according to new research conducted at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science. ...More
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researchers investigating the mechanisms by which season of birth impacts on food allergy risk suggest children born in the fall have a higher risk of food allergies, according to a new study published in the journal Allergy. The study found ...More
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., based in Beaverton, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 653 cases Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread that may have been packaged into containers marked Ham Salad, which does not list milk ingredients on the label. ...More
Chalk up another “victory" for the use of social media, as well as other mediums, to bring about change. Sounds like a prelude to a presidential campaign, but it’s not. And coffee-giant Starbucks can attest to the power of the people. ...More
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 16,890 pounds of Stouffer's lasagna frozen entrées that actually may contain stuffed peppers, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The stuffed peppers contain Worcestershire sauce made ...More
FDA announced Elgin, Ill.-based John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc., is recalling Full Circle Concierge Snack Nut Blend because it contains undeclared soy and milk ingredients, which may pose serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for consumers allergic to soy and/or ...More
Odwalla, Inc., is voluntarily recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverages after four consumers who are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts reported severe allergic reactions after consuming the beverages. ...More
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