Twenty-five percent made products with raw ingredients like nuts but did not list them on their labels, the FDA said. The study was ordered after the agency noticed an increase in the recall of foods from store shelves because of allergy-inducing ingredients not listed on the product's label, the Times said. The report found many of the allergens were not deliberately added to the food, but often slipped in undetected because bakers used the same utensils to stir separate mixes or reused baking sheets between batches. The FDA's report, which took place over two years and was completed earlier this year, also found 47 percent of the manufacturers did not check their products to ensure that all the ingredients were accurately reflected on the labels. Food allergies can cause anaphylaxis, a severe reaction in which the skin itches, the throat swells and breathing becomes short.
Some victims risk death.
The Associated Press. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.