Below are select food-related programs offered by Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educators. For additional food programming topics and options, please contact your local county Extension ...
Food allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a food particle as harmful, triggering the release of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and histamine. Symptoms can include hives, itching, ...
Estimates suggest that 33 million Americans, among them 5.6 million children under the age of 18, contend with food allergies. This equates to approximately one in 13 children and one in 10 adults.
Food allergies represent a significant public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide, with highest prevalence in developed countries. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started 2025 with new guidance on non-listed food allergens after detailing requirements CPG companies must follow to label the top nine allergens in a ...
Properly labeling foods and beverages with major allergens keeps consumers safe but adding voluntary labeling like “may contain” statements might confuse, the International Food Information Council ...
On January 6, 2025, FDA published two final guidance documents related to food allergens: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the ...
As UK regulation moves towards mandatory written allergen disclosure, the hospitality sector faces a deeper operational ...
Early introduction to a range of foods, including potential allergens, remains the best way to help prevent food allergies in infants and young children, and options for treatment are in the pipeline, ...