The primary purpose of the “Bioengineered” label is to convey to consumers that a product has been made using genetic engineering or bioengineering techniques. However, whether this label effectively serves this purpose is the subject of discussion. A food I found that contained this label was the Impossible Burger ground …
Allergy Treatment
There has been a lot of research involved in desensitizing patients to a specific allergen. Although effective, the process doesn’t solve the issue at its biochemical root, which is that the IgE antigens are over reacting to a harmless stimuli and binding to things when they shouldn’t be. Additionally, desensitizing therapies …
Translating Food Allergens
Declaring food allergens on products is not only required by law in many countries but is also very important and potentially life-saving to millions of individuals. Something that I am guessing many people have not thought about, as I know I have not, is translating your food labels for production …
Why is there an Increase in Food Allergies?
Many new regulations have increased the amount of food labeling in our daily lives, ranging from allergen warnings on labels to gluten or dairy free statements on packages and even menus at restaurants. Food allergies are on the rise, but why is that? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s …
Why Does Everyone Have Food Allergies?
A Washing Post article I found goes into the details of why so many more people seem to have food allergies now than in past years. To begin, most data is self-reported (or parent-reported), meaning that we do not know how many people actually have the allergies that they say …
GMO Labelling: Striking a Balance Between Consumer Bias and Regulatory Requirement
While striving to inform consumers about employing genetic engineering techniques in food production through transparency, regulators opted for the phrase “bioengineered” over “GMO” to circumvent potential misconceptions and biases tied to the GMOs, with the ultimate objective remaining consistent communication of the application of gene modification during product development.In my …
Manufacturers Against New Allergen Guideline
Earlier this year, sesame was declared as the new major allergen, the ninth one to be precise. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updated draft guidance to “help food facilities comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) and preventive controls for human food.” The major …
Teal Pumpkin Project
With Halloween just around the corner, many stores are stocking up on sweet treats and candy. For many children, Halloween is a fun day filled with trick-or-treating and getting as much candy as possible. However, 1 in 13 children and their families may dread the day if the child has …
Problems with the New Top 9 Allergen
I read an article by Fox 9 out of Minneapolis on how restaurants are having to adapt in unexpected ways to the new FDA regulations regarding adding sesame to the top allergens list. The article talks about how some food manufacturers are adding sesame into products that did not previously …
Organic and Ethical Food Labels: Non-GMO
Ethical labels have been becoming very common and widely seen in various products, such an example would be Horizon Organic Fat-Free Milk. This is the milk that I prefer to buy due to its inexistent amount of fat while still managing to be tasty. Horizon Organic Fat-Free Milk contains the …
Wake Up Call on Obesity and Alternatives
Obesity is a growing concern among American citizens, and the percentage amount of people who have this disease is very worrying. Fast food is not bad, occasionally, that is, but Americans consume very high amounts very quickly and without doing a minimal amount of exercise. New methods must be implemented …
OMG there’s no GMO’s in this
Junkless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars are classified as a non-gmo product. Not just that, they also claim to be made with real ingredients – familiar and pronounceable. There are no artificial flavours or colours, synthetic preservatives, sugar substitutes or sugar alcohols, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils …
The Obesity-Issue
The obesity epidemic is a larger problem than many admit, especially in America. Due to this, it is essential to consider new and innovative legislative or regulatory approaches to address this pressing public health concern. While traditional policies such as increased taxes and zoning restrictions are crucial and could lead …
Ethical Labeling
There are so many different labels on foods today that It can be very hard to know when labels actually mean something and when they are just for show. A label that I see sometimes that has good criteria is the Fairtrade label. For my example, I found that Cadbury, …
Ethical labels on Eggs
I found that eggs have a variety of different ethical labels. This product has a certified humane label and is advertised as cage free. The Certified Humane label ensures that all farms are held to current humane standards set by veterinarians and animal welfare scientists. These standards have food, water, …
Give Back Bars
A product that is currently sitting in my pantry is the Everlasting Joy MacroBar. This protein bar has multiple ethical labels on it including, USDA Organic, Vegan, and Gluten-Free. But, what I am most focused on discussing today is its purpose. On the packaging, the box and wrapper both state, …
The Non-GMO Project and Products
The product I chose was Sabra Family Size Roasted Pepper Hummus. This product has the GMO-Free label, specifically the Non-GMO Project Verification label. The seal features an orange butterfly on a green plant with the words “Non-GMO Project Verified”. This seal means that the product was produced without the use …
Recall of an Allergenic Pizza: Recent News
This recent recall of frozen meat pizza products by the manufacturer spotlights how crucial ensuring edibles safety remains in safeguarding customers, particularly individuals with dietary sensitivities. The announcement of the recall by the United States government ordered the return of the potentially dangerous products. The Food Safety and Inspection Service …
Certified Humane Label and Logo
Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, which are found at stores like Whole Foods, have the label of “Certified Humane- Raised and Handled”. The Certified Humane label is a certification from the non-profit organization Humane Farm Animal Care and is dedicated to improving the lives of animals that are used in …
Moving Towards Sustainability
Hippeas is a relatively new brand, now with multiple products and flavors. Their chickpea puffs packaging features a label for sustainably grown chickpeas. On the back of the packaging, it explains all of the environmental benefits of chickpeas: they keep nutrients in the soil and use less water and fertilizer. …