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Food Labeling: Allergy Information

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Food Labeling: Allergy Information Donna V. Porter Specialist in Life Sciences Domestic Social Policy Division Summary Media attention to food allergies is the result of the recent tracking of food allergy sufferers and a clear rise in the number of affected individuals. Several efforts are underway to improve the ability of individuals who have a food allergy to avoid products that cause symptoms that can range from mild to serious. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Allergy Issues Alliance each released guidelines to address the issues of labeling and cross-contamination. Nine state attorneys general have petitioned FDA for stricter rules, which are also supported by some consumer groups. The FY2002 agriculture appropriations bill directed FDA to address and report on cross-contamination, which it did in July 2006. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-282) was enacted on August 2, 2004. FDA proposed a rule for gluten labeling in January 2007. This report provides background on food allergies and review efforts to provide improved labeling information for food allergy sufferers; it will be updated to reflect new developments. Background The media attention to the reported incidence of food allergies and a number of fatal reactions seems to be the result of recent government tracking of the incidence of this health problem as well as a recognized increase in the number of cases. 1 The most common food allergies are caused by milk, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, eggs, peanuts, and wheat. These foods account for about 90% of all food allergies. Food allergies are estimated to affect about 4 million individuals in the United States. Sensitive individuals can develop a range of symptoms that can be mild or life-threatening allergic reactions, if ...

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