October 2023



Dear Christina,

Welcome to October's Label Alert! In this month's headlines: FDA's draft guidance on allergens may result in safer food for allergy sufferers, a lawyer who sues food manufacturers for false claims, why food safety reform is such a struggle for the FDA, and more ...

Plus, don't miss out on PLC's 2023 Food Label Seminars, offered virtually October 25-27! These don't-miss sessions are inspired by the most popular seminars from the 2023 Food Label Conference.

Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

FDA Draft Guidance Could Result in Safer Food Options for People with Allergies to Sesame, Other Food Allergens

The FDA announced updated draft guidance designed to help food facilities comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) and preventive controls for human food. In particular, the new chapter on food allergens outlines ways to ensure protection of food from major food allergen cross-contact and to ensure that the finished food is properly labeled with respect to the major food allergens.

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The Lies in Your Grocery Store

Most people accept the gimmicks of food labelling. One lawyer can’t stomach them. Spencer Sheehan has sued the makers of Pop-Tarts, Trident chewing gum, and dozens of other companies, waging war against an industry.



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Why the US FDA Faces Uphill Task on Food-Safety Reform

Last year’s infant-formula recall in the US intensified calls for changes to the country’s food-safety systems. Experts believe a long road lies ahead.

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10-Year-Old Celiac Activist Files Citizen Petition with the FDA to Label Gluten as a Major Food Allergen

In honor of National Celiac Awareness Day and the upcoming first anniversary of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Jax Bari, age 10, has filed a Citizen Petition with the FDA to label Gluten as a Major Food Allergen.

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Burkey Belser, Designer of Ubiquitous Nutrition Facts Label, Dies at 76

His creation is celebrated as a triumph of public health and a masterpiece of graphic design. Millions of people use it every day.

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Burgers and Tacos Don’t Look Like They Do in Ads. Lawsuits Are Trying to Change That

When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that. Over the past few years, lawyers have been bringing class action suits against fast food companies, alleging that they’re misrepresenting food in their marketing.

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