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Food Allergens
In Canada, the nine Priority Food Allergens are peanuts, tree nuts (almonds,
Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts (filberts), macadamia nuts, pecans, pinenuts,
pistachios, walnuts), sesame seeds, milk, eggs, fish (including crustaceans
(e.g. crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp) and shellfish (e.g. clams, mussels,
oysters, scallops)), soy, wheat and sulphites. These Priority Allergens have
been shown to account for more than 95% of severe adverse reactions related to
food allergens. [more...]
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Consumers - Reference Material
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Industry - Reference Material
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The CFIA enforces Canada’s
labelling laws and works with associations, distributors, food manufacturers
and importers to ensure complete and appropriate labelling of all foods. The
CFIA recommends that
food companies establish effective allergen controls to minimize the potential
for allergic reactions. When the CFIA becomes aware of a potential
serious hazard associated with a food, such as undeclared allergens, the
CFIA investigates
and takes all appropriate action to protect consumers, which may include a
recall of the food product.
Consumers with food allergies should see an allergist and educate themselves
about their food allergies, including the different names that an allergen can
be listed as on food labels. For example, "casein", which is a milk
ingredient, may appear in an ingredient list.
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