The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identified eight major food allergen categories that accounted for more than 90 percent of all documented food allergies in the U.S.
According to FDA, more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies. In the U.S., federal regulatory bodies identify eight most-common allergenic foods, which FDA says account for 90 percent of allergic reactions related to food.
Dairy-free products appeal to consumers who have milk allergies or lactose intolerance. However, these two types of dairy product intolerance are quite distinctly different.
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division launches a gluten-free recipe section on its corporate website to help make snacking easy and more enjoyable for consumers with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.
