While advisory labels can be helpful to allergic consumers, they are voluntary and are not required under labeling regulations in United States.
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Study of Advisories: ‘May Contain’ Labels Confuse and Mislead
So-called “may contains”, or advisory labels on packaged foods, are confusing for allergic consumers and can even be dangerous
Gluten-Free Beer: Behind the Labels
The number of beers labeled “gluten-free” has skyrocketed in recent years
Boy, 10, Petitions and Lobbies to Label All Gluten, Not Just Wheat
Jax Bari wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take the guesswork out of safely eating for people like… Read more »
Easter Candy Guide 2024: Our Top Allergy-Friendly Finds
Allergic Living’s 2024 allergy-friendly candy guide will help you ensure that everyone can safely celebrate Easter or Passover – with… Read more »
Wheat Allergy Warning: Watch Out for Wheat Starch [Video]
My older son has a severe wheat allergy, among other food allergies. But he’s not sensitive to other gluten-containing grains.… Read more »
Grieving Colleagues Recall Dancer Órla’s Food Allergy Vigilance
Órla Baxendale was “bold, goofy, caring, hilarious,” says Christine Flores about the 25-year-old, who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after… Read more »
Family Will Sue in Dancer’s Fatal Reaction to Mislabeled Cookies
Órla Baxendale’s family will be filing legal action against Stew Leonard’s and Cookies United over the dancer’s fatal allergic reaction… Read more »
Valentine’s Candy Guide 2024: Top Picks of Allergy-Friendly Treats
Allergic Living’s list of allergy-friendly treats and sweets will help you thrill every one of your sweethearts this Valentine’s Day.… Read more »
Dancer Dies of Severe Reaction to Cookie Not Labeled for Peanut
A professional dancer from the U.K. with a zest for life has had her dream of pursuing a career in… Read more »