Conference for Food Protection

2016 Biennial Meeting

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Issue Number: Council I 030

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Title

Documenting Food Allergy Labeling Violations

Issue you would like the Conference to consider

Adding an addendum to the 2013 FDA Food Code Section 8-403.10(B) to include a provision to document on an inspection report form any violation of food allergen labeling on foods pre-packaged and sold by the establishment as required by 3-602.11(B)(5).

Public Health Significance

Mislabeled pre-packaged foods can cause life-threatening anaphylactic allergic reactions.

Recommended Solution: The Conference recommends...

that a letter be sent to the FDA requesting the 2013 Food Code be amended to include a new subparagraph #7 in paragraph 8-403.10(B) (language to be added is underlined):

8-403.10 Documenting Information and Observations.

The REGULATORY AUTHORITY shall document on an inspection report form:

(B) Specific factual observations of violative conditions or other deviations from this Code that require correction by the PERMIT HOLDER including:

(7) Failure of pre-packaged items produced by the establishment to include listed allergens and potential cross-contact with allergens, when applicable.

Submitter Information

Name Nona Narvaez
Organization Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of MN (AFAA)
Address 2200 Hendon Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Telephone 6516445937
Email nona@minnesotafoodallergy.org

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