Articles Tagged with ''Allergen''

As a food-safety lawyer, these three words send shivers down my spine. They are all exceptionally difficult to routinely control in products regulated by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Almost invariably, at least one of these three words is featured prominently in recalls.

The products contain tree nuts, specifically cashews, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

An undetermined amount of products are subject to recall.

Approximately 1,925 pounds of turkey sausage products have been recalled due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

Recall affects approximately 19,757 pounds of pork and chicken empanadas.

The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

In 2007, there were only 14 recalls involving undeclared allergens in U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)-regulated foods. This year, there have already been 60 recalls involving nearly 10 million pounds of product.