What are vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets? Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian are food diets that are primarily plant-based. Vegan lifestyles do not involve meat or animal products, including eggs or dairy. Vegetarians also do not consume meat but may include animal products such as eggs or honey. Flexitarian diets are broader. They are primarily plant-based, but […]
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Food safety standards in the United States have undergone significant changes in recent decades due to legislation such as the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) and the FASTER Act. For food safety professionals, the Food Safety Modernization Act is a critical but often overlooked piece of legislation that has significant consequences due
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Tree nut allergies are among the most common food allergies in both adults and children. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), one reason for their prevalence is that the allergy tends to be lifelong, with the organization stating that less than 10% outgrow it. Tree nut allergies affect approximately 0.5-1%
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Soybean allergy, more commonly known as a soy allergy, is one of the most common food allergens in the United States. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) estimates that it affects over 44,000 infants. Soybean allergy prevalence in adults is lower but still significant in the U.S. With the allergy potentially affecting millions nationwide, food
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Wheat is a staple ingredient in many foods worldwide and a common source of food allergies. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, up to 1% of children have a wheat allergy. While many children will outgrow this, the high number of children with the allergy is of great concern. Considering the consequences of incorrect
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With an estimated 33 million people in the U.S. living with food allergies and nearly half of those experiencing a severe allergic reaction at some point in their lives, the 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) introduced eight major allergens, increased to nine with the introduction of Sesame by the FASTER Act
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Precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) is used in countries worldwide to help consumers make more informed choices about which products they eat by disclosing the potential unintentional presence of allergens. In recent years, there has been much debate about the issues that may arise from how PAL is currently used, with new suggestions about how the
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Sesame allergies have become an increasing concern for many countries, with some experts believing they have become significantly more common in the past 20 years. In the U.S., Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) states that approximately 0.23% of children and adults in the country are allergic to the food, and the FDA believes it
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There are many reasons consumers follow a restricted food diet. Avoiding allergens is the common cause, but lifestyle and dietary choices also affect how we eat. Dietary restrictions can come from personal choices, such as veganism, allergies, intolerances, and health or religious reasons. It is important consumers are well-informed about what they are eating, and
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Fish is commonly eaten worldwide, including in the U.S., where Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) estimates that 1% of the country is allergic to finned fish in particular. While this may seem like a small number, millions across the country would experience an allergic reaction and are at serious risk when shopping and eating
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