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Getting The Word Out About Food Allergy Alerts
For adults and children who suffer from food allergies, knowing the contents of the food you consume is of the utmost importance. When dining out, food allergy cards are a great way to help those who prepare your food avoid problems, but in your own home the responsibility lies with you. Knowing the exact ingredients of what you purchase is vital in preventing an allergic reaction and possibly anaphylactic shock. Food allergy sufferers must rely heavily upon food manufacturers to accurately label the ingredients contained in their products. That is a great deal of trust to place in the hands someone/something you will likely never meet or interact with beyond purchasing their products at the supermarket. While manufacturers do work to ensure their labels are accurate, mistakes do sometimes occur.
To help consumers remain aware of possible label errors or omissions, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network has created an alert page on their website. On this page they list products that have been incorrectly labeled. To more specifically address each issue, alerts contain as much information as possible including the dates the products were distributed, UPC’s, distribution areas, and how to contact the manufacturer. For manufacturers there is a contact number they can use to report mislabeled or undeclared ingredients.
The site promotes two way communication. Not only can manufacturers help get the word out about possible problems, but consumers can also do their part by utilizing this site’s information on what to do should someone use a product and it cause an allergic reaction. Additionally, by signing up here, consumers can receive the same alerts listed on site, via email.
Though unfortunate for anyone in this situation, getting the word out by alerting manufacturers and consumers alike is crucial in preventing further complications for others. Using resources like these in conjunction with regular preventative measures can help to ensure that those with food allergies remain reaction free.Posted by Kevin on Monday, September 15, 2008
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