FDA stated that roots, leaves, stems, bark, or other parts of the same plant that bears tree nuts, but which are distinct from the tree nut portion of plant, are not considered major food allergens. The final guidance adds more nuance, confirming...
Although sensitive individuals may react to other foods, the labels of packaged foods containing allergens from foods other than the major food allergens are not required to list the food source of those allergens in the way required by the FDC Act. A.3 Do the food allergen labeling ...
Also, your response did not elaborate how you sequence allergen-containing products with different allergen profiles (e.g., sequencing among products with various unique tree nut allergens). Finally, your response did not provide details of when and how cleaning of food-contact equipment will be ...
This is a revision of the third edition of a guidance document that contains questions and answers relating to food allergens, including questions and answers about the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. FDA expects to continue to issue subsequent editions of this guidance document ...