Allergen Control

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How does a food producer develop an allergen control plan and minimize the risk of contamination?

What does the term “gluten-free” actually mean to processors? To consumers?

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has issued a report with recommendations for improving the situation for individuals with food allergies.

Having a food allergen management plan is critically important for all food companies to avoid a recall for allergen mislabeling.  

Allergens could be introduced into a food product many ways, most involving accidental cross-contact of some kind.

As food industry leaders, it is critical to keep a clean, safe environment for all consumers. Continuous education and training are important steps in that process.

There are several means by which food manufacturers can prevent mislabeling or cross-contamination of their products.  

The year 2015 was the first year that Food Safety Magazine embarked on a seemingly impossible feat—to track every single food product recall announced in the U.S. and Canada. Here's a look back at the year.