Tag: Major food allergens

According to the Food Allergy Research & Resource Program, the original eight major food allergens accounted for about 90% of all food allergic reactions in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specific regulations, established through the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), to help consumers identify and avoid these common triggers.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), soy is officially recognized as one of the nine major food allergens requiring specific labeling on packaged foods. This designation was established to protect consumers with sensitivities to this common ingredient, which can cause reactions ranging from mild to severe.