A tricky reality is countries differ in the number of official allergens regulators note. While the United Kingdom has a 14 allergens list, there are only nine in the United States. That variation ...

Dr. Andrew Liu answers the question: 'Reading Food Labels To Detect Allergens?' — -- Question: What should I look for in labels and menus to detect foods processed or made with allergens? Answer: ...

Grocery shopping can be tricky enough, but when you or someone in your family has a food allergy, it becomes even more of a challenge. With so many different labels, ingredients, and hidden allergens, ...

When Ina Chung, a Colorado mother, first fed packaged foods to her infant, she was careful to read the labels. Her daughter was allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so products containing those ...

The Food and Drug Administration has published new information for businesses seeking guidance on how to label foods that include known allergens. The new web page includes Frequently Asked Questions ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started 2025 with new guidance on non-listed food allergens after detailing requirements CPG companies must follow to label the top nine allergens in a ...

The Weist family knows firsthand just how serious a food allergy can be. “My daughter is three and she is allergic to peanuts and sunflower seeds,” Elani Weist said. “My son has had more than 25 ...

Properly labeling foods and beverages with major allergens keeps consumers safe but adding voluntary labeling like “may contain” statements might confuse, the International Food Information Council ...

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months ...

A closer look at Costco’s Kirkland Signature Butter, now under recall for missing allergen information. When labels fall short, consumer safety is on the line. Would you toss your butter in the trash ...