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Kellogg's, Unintended Consequences, and the Death of 'May Contain'
Large food manufacturers are implementing fundamental changes in anticipation of FSMA directives. Is that a good thing?
When a Manufacturer Says ‘Trust Us’ Regarding Allergens
They're not REQUIRED to disclose the possibility of cross-contact with allergens. Should you trust them to?
Update to Safe Snack Guide: March 31, 2016
We have removed Keebler cracker varieties. Please update your copy of the Guide.
Hershey’s SmartLabel™ and the Potential Danger for Consumers with Food Allergies
We urge the GMA to rethink the initiative with regard to allergens by adopting rules for more complete disclosure.
Update to Safe Snack Guide and Allergence: February 23, 2016
We added products from 3 new members of our Manufacturer Partnership and now include an advisory regarding highly refined coconut oil.
What We Learned from the Bruce Kelly Tragedy
A 22 year-old Minnesota man lost his life due to peanut cross-contact. We look at what we can do to prevent tragedies like this in the future.
Food Labeling Modernization Act Introduced in Congress
We discuss what this legislation does and doesn't address for the allergic community.
CSPI Rips Food Manufacturers, Calls on FDA to Designate Sesame an Allergen
Many of the companies contacted by CSPI and listed here would not disclose the sesame content of their products even when responding to direct inquiries.
Take Our 10 Second Allergen Warning Statement Test
See how well you know what those "may contain" type statements really mean.
Time Article: Can I Trust Allergy Warnings On Food Labels?
The article may mislead the reader by giving the impression that you can rely on labels to determine whether a food product is safe.