Question 1

What are the 9 major food allergens recognized by the FDA under FALCPA and the FASTER Act?

Accepted Answer

Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. These are the most common allergens that must be declared on food labels.

Question 2

Which allergen was added to the FDA's major allergen list by the FASTER Act, effective January 1, 2023?

Accepted Answer

Sesame. It became the 9th major food allergen, requiring labeling disclosure on packaged foods sold in the United States.

Question 3

How are tree nuts different from peanuts in terms of allergen classification?

Accepted Answer

Peanuts are legumes (grow underground), while tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews) grow on trees. Both are separate major allergens, and a person can be allergic to one without being allergic to the other.

Question 4

Which of the Big 9 allergens includes both finfish (such as salmon and tuna) and crustacean shellfish (such as shrimp and crab) as separate categories?

Accepted Answer

Fish and shellfish are two distinct allergens. Fish refers to finfish, while shellfish refers to crustaceans and mollusks. A person may be allergic to one and not the other.

Question 5

What is anaphylaxis, and why is it considered a medical emergency in the context of food allergies?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause airway constriction, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and loss of consciousness. It requires immediate administration of epinephrine and emergency medical care.

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