Food Allergen Labeling Checklist
Mondelez Global recently recalled some cartons of Ritz crackers sandwiches over erroneous labeling. Instead of being labeled "Peanut Butter variety," the 8-, 20-, and 40-pack cartons of Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches were labeled "Cheese variety." Because of unreported allergens, Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled its Hot Honey Mustard Dressing earlier this year. No allergen callouts for wheat, peanuts, soy, or sesame were in the final packaging. Food allergies can cause symptoms ranging from minor discomfort to hospital emergencies, so labeling an allergen is never an option.
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