How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the FASTER Act of 2021?

9 major allergens. The FASTER Act added sesame as the 9th allergen, effective January 1, 2023.

Name all 9 FDA-recognized major food allergens.

Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

Which allergen was added to the FDA's major allergen list by the FASTER Act, and when did it take effect?

Sesame was added and took effect on January 1, 2023.

What is the difference between a peanut allergy and a tree nut allergy?

Peanuts are legumes (grow underground), while tree nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, walnuts) grow on trees. They are separate allergens, though a person may be allergic to both.

Which two allergens from the Big 9 come from aquatic animals but are listed separately?

Fish (e.g., salmon, tuna) and shellfish (e.g., shrimp, crab, lobster) are listed separately because they are distinct allergens.

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