Tag: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)
Help Finding Foods for Families with (Multiple) Allergies
It's pull-out-your-hair frustrating, but we provide resources that can help.
Study: Confusing Food Labels Place Allergic Consumers At Risk
"Our findings underscore the challenges people with food allergies face in deciding if a food product is safe to eat."
What We Learned from the Ronak Warty Tragedy
We look back on Ronak's story to see how we might prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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?
Press Release: Kellogg’s: Don’t Add Peanut Flour to Existing Products
Products that were previously relied upon as “safe” alternatives for consumers with peanut allergies will soon pose a risk of anaphylaxis to those very same consumers, many of whom are children.
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.
Editorial: Urine is NOT an Allergen Covered by FALCPA
While we may have taken liberties with the title, we leave you with an important question about allergens and manufacturing.
Listen: SnackSafely.com CEO Dave Bloom on WPG Talk Radio’s “Middays with Michelle Show”
A half hour segment devoted entirely to issues of relevance to families coping with food allergies.
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.
