In response to growing concerns over sesame allergies, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) is reportedly considering adding sesame to the list of major food allergens. Since the enactment of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of …
On July 24, 2016, Kraft Heinz Co. announced its issuance of a recall of Taco Bell cheese sauce, indicating that the products present a botulism risk. The recall notice, found here, indicates that this a voluntary recall, which is undertaken …
On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed the Congressional Spending Bill, directing, among other things, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to take action against imitation dairy foods and enforce dairy labeling regulations. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) …
In February 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a guidance document entitled “Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products: Guidance for Industry (“Guidance”). Found here, the Guidance is aimed at explaining to industry FDA labeling for honey …
Currently the FDA does not have a rule defining “Natural” food labeling. However, as we previously posted, the FDA has sought public comments on how the Agency should define the term “natural” and regulate its use in food labeling. The …
On November 12, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it is soliciting public comments on how the Agency should define the term “natural” and regulate its use in food labeling. The FDA has engaged the public’s input …
FDA Issues Final Determination Concerning Partially Hydrogenated Oils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long reacted to the public concern over trans fatty acids (also known as TFA or trans fats) found in foods as a part of …
Menu and Vending Labeling Rules On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized two rules requiring that calorie counts be listed on menus and menu boards in certain restaurants and vending machines (menu and vending labeling …
On November 21, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) filed for a permanent injunction in the Eastern District of Michigan against Scotty’s Incorporated, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat sandwiches. The FDA alleges that Scotty’s violated the Hazard Analysis and …
When consumers with food allergies are purchasing food products, they normally examine the food labels to make sure a product does not contain any ingredients that would cause them to have an adverse reaction. Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, wheat, …