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Food Allergen Standards: Do Canadian Labelling Requirements Fall Short?
By Marilyn Allen Food allergies can be seriously life-threatening and since a very small amount of a food allergen can cause a serious allergic reaction when ingested, avoidance is key to staying safe. That makes appropriate labelling vital. In Canada alone, close to 2.7 million Canadians are at risk. The passing of the 2012 Amendment to […]