Soy in pre-packaged grain-based foods

Abstract

In a targeted survey, a total of 388 samples were collected and analyzed for the presence of soy. Samples included a variety of prepackaged grain-based foods that did not declare soy either as an ingredient or in a precautionary statement. Products were either single ingredient (e.g., oat flour) or multiple ingredient finished foods (such as cookies). Of the 388 samples, 171 (44%) were positive for soy and nearly all of these positives were at a very low concentration. Appropriate follow-up actions were initiated that reflected the magnitude of the human health concern. Actions may include further analysis, notification to the producer or importer, follow-up inspection, additional directed sampling, a food safety investigation and recall of products.