Unclear Food Label Warnings Mean Risky Business for Allergy Sufferers

Foods with warning labels are often vague making it difficult to discern some ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction to those most sensitive. Often times, consumers forgo label warnings because they're splashed over food items too numerous to count, opting instead to take their chances and ignore the warnings altogether. Although a law was passed last year that foods containing "highly allergic ingredients" must be disclosed on food labels, the FDA is considering stepping in to readdress this issue as it only covers three food items. Aside from the three allergy-inducing foods dictated by law to be prominently displayed on a food label (which are shellfish, eggs, and peanuts), it's not mandatory for food companies to disclose these warnings and inclusion on a label is merely 'voluntary' on their part.

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