The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft Compliance Policy Guide titled "Sec 555.250: Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-contact," which replaces existing enforcement policy on major food allergen labeling and cross-contact…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling 4,096 frozen 14-oz pints of its French ice cream "Brown Sugar Chunk" because it includes walnuts, an undeclared allergy. Walnut allergies can cause life-threatening reactions.
Due to the undeclared presence of pistachio (nuts), a recall has been issued for Harrods Chocolate Cantuccini biscuits. Pistachio allergy sufferers should use this product with caution.
The EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has provided a scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for vitamin B6, in response to a request from the European Commission.
"The European Union Food Safety Authority published an opinion on the 1, 4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme's safety assessment on February 22, 2023.