The Teal Pumpkin Project: Have an allergen-free Halloween

One in 13 kids have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating complicated. But a fun new tradition is opening the holiday up to everyone. Here’s how to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween so everyone can enjoy a safe and spooky holiday.

Consumer groups concerned by Bimbo Bakeries' response to FDA warning letter

Back to school: Allergen-free snacks for the whole class

Have a food allergy? What to know about FDA's new guidance

Allergen labeling requirements for food manufacturers are already too lax, but new guidance could put consumers with a food allergy at higher risk than ever.

Sesame allergy: Food manufacturing shortcut creates new risks

FDA misses opportunity to prevent food manufacturers from adding sesame, an allergen, to evade cross-contamination rules

FDA's response to the CSPI allergen labeling citizen petition

FDA’s tepid response to intentional addition of allergens to foods fails consumers

Have a food allergy? This industry practice could increase your risk

Adding sesame to food products is a quick-and-dirty means to address cross-contact risks and prevent potential recalls for undeclared sesame, because these protective steps aren’t required when an allergen is already declared as an ingredient. So, companies may imagine, it’s better to add a new allergen and declare it than to actually clean up production lines to reduce it.

Do some fresh fruits or veggies make your mouth tingle?

You may have oral allergy syndrome (also called pollen-food allergy syndrome). Some people also react to nuts or spices.