The change comes as a result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act, which was signed into law in 2021.
Medical experts say those who are allergic to sesame may experience a range of reactions, such as: itching, hives or rash, swelling in the mouth or eye area, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath or wheezing and nasal congestion.
Foods containing sesame that were already in circulation before 2023, including those on retail shelves, will not be removed or relabeled according to the FDA. So depending on shelf life, some food products may not have allergen labeling for sesame on the effective date. The FDA states that consumers should check with the manufacturer if they are not sure whether a food product contains sesame until unlabeled products circulate out of the marketplace.
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