Why You Might See More Sesame in Food Products Now

The FDA officially added sesame as the ninth major food allergen.

Headlines for a healthier you Daphne Lee, News Editor Sesame Is Now Listed as a Major Food Allergen The FDA officially added sesame as the ninth major food allergen in an attempt to make life easier for people who have a sesame allergy. Ironically, the new FDA regulations prompted some restaurants to add sesame to their recipes to avoid complying with the law. So the next time you go to a fast food chain like Chick-fil-A or Wendy's, you might see sesame in burgers and sandwiches that were not there previously. Know More New regulations now require food manufacturers to keep sesame seeds from making contact with other foods. But ensuring that everything is sesame-free in the production process is expensive and tedious. For some food suppliers and restaurants, adding sesame to a product and simply adding a disclaimer that it's there is much cheaper than trying to prevent cross-contact. Feel Better Experts say the FDA requirement is still a win for people who're allergic to sesame. It might take some time for manufacturers to update food labels, but consumers will be able to identify if a product contains sesame much easier than before. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Retail Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills For the first time, the FDA is allowing retail pharmacies to dispense abortion pills directly to patients who have a prescription. Since the announcement, CVS and Walgreens said they're planning to seek certification to sell the pills in states where abortion is legal. More details will be revealed in the coming weeks. READ NOW Is This New Alzheimer's Drug a Game Changer? The FDA approved Leqembi (lecanemab), a new Alzheimer's disease treatment that's been shown to slow progression in patients with mild cognitive decline. This is the first Alzheimer's drug to be approved after the heated controversy over the approval of Aduhelm. Data shows that it carries some safety risks, such as brain swelling or bleeding, but it's still more promising than Aduhelm. READ NOW In Other News 5 Climate Questions for 2023. Grist Would You Sell Your Extra Kidney? Wired More From Verywell Dementia Cases Expected to Triple by 2050 READ MORE ADHD Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's Symptoms READ MORE Can You Eat Seeds if You're Allergic to Tree Nuts? READ MORE Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service