FDA Issues Warning to Leading U.S. Bakery for Misleading Allergen Claims
Money | June 26, 2024, 1:23 a.m.
Federal food safety regulators have issued a warning to Bimbo Bakeries USA, a top U.S. bakery, for misleading labeling on their products. The bakery, which includes popular brands like Sara Lee and Oroweat, was found to list potentially dangerous allergens on their labels even when they were not present in the foods. The FDA stated that such mislabeling is a violation of regulations and undermines the trust of consumers with food allergies. The issue arose after a new law required sesame to be listed as a major allergen on packaging, leading some companies to add small amounts of sesame to products as a precaution against cross-contamination. Bimbo has until July 8 to address the issue or explain why their labeling does not violate FDA standards. Consumers with food allergies rely on accurate labeling for their health and safety, and misleading practices like this limit their choices and put them at risk.