Article: Food Allergen report summarized.(WASHINGTON)

As required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a report to Congress regarding the risk of cross-contact with major food allergens and the use of advisory label statements. See FOOD INSTITUTE REPORT, Sept. 11, page 9 for earlier story. Food Institute Counsel OLSSON, FRANK & WEEDA PC, issued the following summary of this review:

According to the report, a "high proportion" of food processing facilities have control measures in place to reduce the risk of cross-contact. However, there is still considerable room for improvement. Less than one-fifth of facilities use advisory labeling. Of ...

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