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Global management consultancy RQA Group maintain that up to half of all food and drink recalls caused by allergens could be prevented by avoiding ‘Never Events’. The term is borrowed from the healthcare sector, where Never Events are defined as…

Compliance with US Food and Drug Administration final rule for gluten free claims on fermented and hydrolyzed foods came into effect on August 13, 2021. The final rule affects foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, green olives, vinegar, beers,…

A survey of people in Australia with food allergy has highlighted the risk of anaphylaxis when eating out, even when restaurant staff are informed of the food allergy. Researchers based in Melbourne, Victoria, conducted an anonymous online survey over a…

Previous studies have analysed and reported on the concerning variability of allergen levels in food products bearing a precautionary allergen label (PAL). Canadian researchers set out to determine the situation in their country and offer local guidance for better management…

Two resources developed by USA nut industry associations have recently been issued in relation to the handling and processing of tree nuts and peanuts. Both resources provide guidance for USA food and agricultural industries to help maximise safety and minimise…

President Biden has signed into law a food allergy labelling bill – The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act. This mandates the labelling of sesame in plain English language on all packaged foods sold in the US beginning January 1, 2023. It is…