Undeclared allergens and ingredients of public health concern in regulated food products continue to be a concern.  Since 2008, the U.S Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recognized a notable increase in the number of recalls due to undeclared allergens with 29 in calendar year 2012.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has similarly seen an increasing trend over time with 189 recalls in fiscal year 2012.  The goal of this symposium is to provide data, trends, and information from FDA, FSIS, and two food companies that will converge on possible mechanisms to prevent ongoing concerns.

The presentations in this symposium will provide valuable information in four principal topic areas: trends in FDA recalls due to undeclared food allergens which will help identify areas for public health improvement, results from FSIS verification activities used to gain a firsthand look at issues of concern within regulated establishments, innovation and challenges on the subject of managing allergens within food plants, and lessons learned from addressing problems, such as recalls.

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