Detection of Food Allergens

The National Institutes of Health estimates that six to seven million people in the U.S. suffer from food allergies. Some of these may develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if exposed to the causative proteins. The only way for these people to manage their allergic reactions is to avoid foods containing the proteins. This means that food processors must be careful in informing food allergic consumers about the presence of food allergens in their products.

Section 403 of the Feder…