Food Allergy Safety

Category - Service

True or False: Manufacturers are legally required to list “May Contain” statements.
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer: B - Manufacturers are NOT legally required to list “may contain” statements

Legally manufacturers are required to list the Big 8 allergens in the name of the product, in parentheses in the ingredient list, or in a “contains list.” Many manufacturers include may contain statements for ingredients that may be found in trace amounts.
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