Take Our Three-Question Food Allergy Label Reading Challenge

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Answer

B,C,D,E,F

“Contains milk and soy” is the only warning that cannot be used because the product does not intentionally contain milk or soy as ingredients.

The other statements are all acceptable because the FDA has nothing to say about precautionary allergen label (PAL) warnings, including when they should be used, how they should be worded, and where they should appear. Their inclusion and wording are entirely voluntary; some manufacturers include them, many major manufacturers don’t, and others may warn for one allergen and not another.

Here is a graphic that sums up the issue:

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1 COMMENT

  1. Companies should not be allowed to just list “SPICES” as a general category. I’m allergic to Cinnamon and it is common to be listed under spices.

    When I write companies and ask if Cinnamon is included in the spices, they act as if I am trying to copy their ingredients. Even when I have stated that I am allergic to cinnamon.

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