Allergy Alerts Reach A Record Level

The number of allergy alerts sent out by national allergy charity The Anaphylaxis Campaign so far this year has exceeded their 2007 record level of 58. The charity has been involved in no fewer than 60 alerts this year. The vast majority of those led to product recalls or withdrawals.

The likely explanation is that since the EU allergen regulations took effect, errors are being identified that weren't noticed before. Thanks to the regulations, industry is now giving serious attention to no fewer than 14 allergens.

Members of The Anaphylaxis Campaign receive postal alerts tailored to their specific allergy or allergies as part of their annual subscription. For further information or to join visit www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

David Reading, technical Director of the Campaign commented: “Clearly The Anaphylaxis Campaign would urge food companies to apply our charity Standard for optimum allergen control. We believe firmly that this Standard, launched in 2007, facilitates the setting up of watertight systems and procedures that will reduce the risk of human error, which is the root cause of most allergy related problems".

 

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