Sesame allergy moms sound off about shortcuts on FDA guidelines: 'Threatening the lives of our kids'
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A Chicago mom and a D.C. mom weighed in with thoughts on how some companies are taking "scary" shortcuts around the FDA's requirement on clear labeling of sesame on food products.
Instead of spending the time and money to ensure that manufacturing lines were sesame-clean if sesame wasn't a listed ingredient, some brands and food makers opted instead to add more sesame to their items. "So now we're finding foods that were traditionally safe for our family we can no longer have." "As soon as you add sesame, you've made the decision that it's not safe for me anymore." "When you see your child turning blue, gasping for air, you see the power of a very small amount of allergen." "It's often a subtle allergen that many people may not realize can be life-threatening." Patients should consider nailing down an emergency action plan with their doctor. Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
This not only gives those who are sesame-allergic fewer food options, say concerned parents — it poses a growing threat, as companies appear to be refusing to prioritize the customers who suffer from the potentially life-threatening allergy.