Economic Factors Impacting Food Allergen Management: Perspectives from the Food Industry

Gupta, Ruchi S.; Taylor, Steve L.; Baumert, Joseph L.; Kao, Lauren M.; Schuster, Erich; Smith, Bridget

doi:10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-17-060

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“…Instead, insight into this issue can be gleaned from food recall data gathered by regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which point to ingredient mislabeling, cross-contact, improper packaging, improper labeling, omission, and other reasons as common causes of unintended allergen contamination (45). The financial incentive to avoid such recalls (46), combined with efforts to define allergen reference doses (11,47) and standardize precautionary allergen labeling (48,49), offers a future path for improved communication of risk to the allergic consumer.…”

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“…Although our sample size was small relative to the product market, we found an overall low incidence of contamination and generally low amounts of allergen when contamination was found. To improve communication of actual risk to the allergic consumer, better characterizing scenarios that present high risks of contamination using a modality such as LC–MS/MS should be part of a comprehensive approach involving PAL standardization, , incentives to avoid contamination, and the adoption of allergen reference doses by regulatory agencies that would reduce manufacturer uncertainty. ,, …”

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Addressing Complex Matrix Interference Improves Multiplex Food Allergen Detection by Targeted LC–MS/MS

2019

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The frequent use of precautionary food allergen labeling statements such as "may contain" poses challenges to allergic individuals who rely on such labeling to determine whether a food is safe to consume. We developed a multiplexed liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry assay targeting 14 common allergens in order to survey how frequently these precautionary statements indicate allergen contamination and to assess whether variations in precautionary phrasing affect the likelihood of allergen contamination. A survey of 84 foods revealed how scheduled multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) transition interference derived from complex and heterogeneous sample matrices hinders sensitive analyte detection. As a solution, we developed MAtrix-Dependent Interference Correction (MADIC), an approach to sensitively detect trace peptide quantities through interference identification and stringent peptide quality control criteria. Applying this method, we find frequent contamination of soy in breads and corn flour, and observe additional instances of food contamination with tree nuts, wheat, milk, and egg. In some of these cases, the food had no precautionary labeling for the offending allergen. We also find that only 10% of warning labels are indicative of contamination, and that products with "same facility" precautionary labeling are not necessarily less likely to contain trace amounts of allergens than products labeled "may contain.".

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Addressing Complex Matrix Interference Improves Multiplex Food Allergen Detection by Targeted LC–MS/MS

2019

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“…Consumers managing food allergy rely heavily on ingredient lists when making food choices, but vary more often on their reliance on precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) [ 58 ]. Gupta et al (2017) surveyed 50 food industry professionals (predominantly in the US) to identify factors contributing to the economic impact of food allergen control practices [ 59 ]. Recalls related to food allergen cross-contamination ranked as the greatest allergen management expense.…”

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“…Recalls related to food allergen cross-contamination ranked as the greatest allergen management expense. Although 96% of companies had a food allergen control plan in place, nearly half (42%) had at least one food allergen–related recall within the past 5 years [ 59 ].…”

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The Economic Burden of Food Allergy: What We Know and What We Need to Learn

Fong

Ahlstedt

Golding

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Curr Treat Options Allergy

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Purpose of Review Food allergy management and treatment require dietary modification, are associated with significant burdens, and affect food choices and behaviours. Emerging therapies, such as oral immunotherapy (OIT), provide a glimmer of hope for those living with the condition. Some burdens have received substantial focus, whereas many knowledge gaps on the significance of other impacts, including economic burden, remain. Recent Findings Evidence from many countries, but disproportionately from the United States, supports that food allergy carries significant healthcare and societal costs. Early introduction for the prevention of food allergies is theoretically cost-effective, but remains largely undescribed. Unique considerations, such as those to cow’s milk protein allergy, which affects a substantial proportion of infants, and adrenaline autoinjectors, which have a high cost-per-use, require a balance between cost-effectiveness to the healthcare system and adverse outcomes. Household costs have largely been explored in two countries, but owing to different healthcare structures and costs of living, comparisons are difficult, as are generalisations to other countries. Stock epinephrine in schools may present a cost-effective strategy, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. Costs relating to OIT must be examined within both immediate benefits, such as protection from anaphylaxis, and long-term benefits, such as sustained unresponsiveness. Summary Although the absolute costs differ by region/country and type of food allergy, a consistent pattern persists: food allergy is a costly condition, to those who live with it, and the multiple stakeholders with which they interact. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40521-022-00306-5.

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“…Consumers rely on food manufacturers to reliably track and declare the presence of food allergens in products. The objective of the study by Gupta et al (2017) was to characterize the factors that contribute to the economic impact of food allergen control practices in the food industry. Based on a survey conducted with food industry professionals, the key areas of cost for food allergen management were investigated.…”

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Labelling of food products

Štefanić¹

2018

Zb. Veleuč. Rij. (Online)

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Declaring nutritional characteristics, expiration dates and instructions for safe preparation of food, substances causing potential allergies or intolerances contained in products may be of vital importance to buyers and consumers. Additional information, such as geographical indication or origin of the food and compliance with certain standards could play a decisive role in purchasing decisions. A comprehensive search of regulatory framework of food production, processing, distribution and labelling is conducted at the Croatian and EU level. Appropriate emphasis is given to the food-related legislation, marketing and intellectual property related legislation. Special attention is given to the declaration of: nutritional characteristics, substances or products causing allergies or intolerances; geographical indication and origin of the food; quality seals; medicinal claims, organic food claims, and redundant, confusing and misleading signs. Legal obligations regarding mandatory food labelling are limited in terms of information. Voluntary food labelling can offer a large array of additional information, but it is still regulated in a very precise manner. Marketing communication, regarding their own brands, is an important component of the business for several reasons; it is an effective signpost for repeated purchases; an entry barrier into the sector or possible sources of additional revenue. Manufacturers and traders can voluntarily apply labelling standards that are more stringent than minimally prescribed ones. In this way, they communicate their concern for customers’ well-being and possibly achieve a competitive advantage over producers who do not demonstrate such a degree of social responsibility in their business.

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Economic Factors Impacting Food Allergen Management: Perspectives from the Food Industry

Cited by 23 publications

References 15 publications

Addressing Complex Matrix Interference Improves Multiplex Food Allergen Detection by Targeted LC–MS/MS

Addressing Complex Matrix Interference Improves Multiplex Food Allergen Detection by Targeted LC–MS/MS

The Economic Burden of Food Allergy: What We Know and What We Need to Learn

Labelling of food products

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