Why sesame being added to the list of major food allergens is a big deal for those who are sensitive to it.
In the recent statement by the FDA, as of January 1, 2023, “foods containing sesame will be subject to specific food allergen regulatory requirements, including labeling and manufacturing requirements.” The ingredient joins the list of eight other major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. Moving forward, manufacturers can no longer categorize it as a “natural spice of flavor” and must explicitly list the ingredient on the label.
The new bill, which includes sesame, builds on the existing list of the original eight major food allergen ingredients from the. As per the FASTER Act, sesame must be labeled by its common name. For example: In parentheses following the name of the ingredient, for example,"natural flavor " and"tahini ," or immediately after or next to the list of ingredients in a"contains" statement, for example,"contains sesame.
Keep in mind the FDA notes that “foods already in interstate commerce before 2023, including those on retail shelves, do not need to be removed from the marketplace or relabeled to declare sesame as an allergen. So depending on shelf life, some food products may not have allergen labeling for sesame on the effective date.
“People who have severe allergies can only eat certain foods that are safe for them and can only choose packaged foods that are made in an allergy-safe facility. The food label cannot read ‘may contain’ due to the severity of the allergy,”
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