Soy in pre-packaged grain-based foods

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Language of the publication
Bilingual
Date
2016-06-29
Type
Report
Author(s)
  • Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Publisher
Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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.

Description

Targeted Surveys 2013-2014 Allergens

Subject

  • Food safety

Keywords

  • Chemical hazard and residue reports,
  • Undeclared allergens

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Open Government Licence - Canada

Peer review

Internal Review

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Series title
Food Safety Action Plan Report

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