Undeclared allergens in sauces, marinades and dressings
- Language of the publication
- Bilingual
- Date
- 2014-11-12
- Type
- Report
- Author(s)
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments
- Publisher
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Abstract
In a targeted survey, 250 sauces, marinades and dressings were analyzed for the presence of the following undeclared allergens: soy, egg, milk, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts and sesame, as well as for undeclared gluten. 11 samples were found to contain 1 or more undeclared allergens. All positive results were followed-up by the CFIA. Follow-up action may involve a food safety investigation, including a health risk assessment and a recall or one of the following: notification of manufacturer/importer and/or additional sampling.
Description
2010-2011 Targeted Surveys
Subject
- Food safety
Keywords
- Chemical hazard and residue reports,
- Undeclared allergens
Rights
Peer review
Internal Review
Open access level
Not Applicable