Food Allergens: Best Practices for Assessing, Managing and Communicating the Risks

Description

This volume identifies gaps in the assessment, management, and communication of food allergen risks. Chapters showcase best practices in managing allergen risks at various stages of the food chain, including during food manufacture/processing; during food preparation in food service, retail food establishments, and in the home; and at the point of consumption. The authors highlight key legislative initiatives that are in various stages of development and implementation at the federal, state and community levels. Finally, the volume includes recommendations for ways to build and strengthen education and outreach efforts at the food industry, government, institutional, and community levels. Chapters come from an array of experts, including researchers and key stakeholders from government, the food industry, retail/food service groups, and consumer groups. The information presented will facilitate the development of educational materials and allergen management training programs for food production and service staff, extension specialists, and government inspectors. Consumers and other food safety professionals will also benefit from information on food allergen control measures that have been put in place across the food chain. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Best Practices for Assessing, Managing, and Communicating Food Allergen Risks: An Introduction (Tong-Jen Fu, Lauren S. Jackson, Kathiravan Krishnamurthy)....Pages 1-18 A Review of the Distribution and Costs of Food Allergy (Ruchi S. Gupta, Alexander M. Mitts, Madeline M. Walkner, Alana Otto)....Pages 19-53 Current U.S. State Legislation Related to Food Allergen Management (Wendy Bedale)....Pages 55-73 Current Trends in Food Allergy Advocacy: Prevention, Preparedness, and Epinephrine Availability (Jennifer Jobrack)....Pages 75-93 Food Allergen Recalls: The Past as Prologue (Steven M. Gendel)....Pages 95-102 Allergen Management: Ensuring What Is in the Product Is on the Package (Susan Estes)....Pages 103-116 Allergen Management in Food Processing Operations: Keeping What Is Not on the Package Out of the Product (Timothy Adams)....Pages 117-130 Allergen Cleaning: Best Practices (Lauren S. Jackson)....Pages 131-154 Survey: Food Allergen Awareness in the Restaurant and Foodservice Industry (David Crownover)....Pages 155-165 Allergen Management in Food Service (Miriam Eisenberg, Nicole Delaney)....Pages 167-180 Managing Food Allergens in Retail Quick-Service Restaurants (Hal King, Wendy Bedale)....Pages 181-195 Food Allergen Online Training: An Example of Extension’s Educational Role (Suzanne Driessen, Katherine Brandt)....Pages 197-216 Allergen Control at Home (Binaifer Bedford)....Pages 217-229 Allergen Control for College and University Dining Service (Kathryn Whiteside, Lindsay Haas, Marissa Mafteiu)....Pages 231-248 Back Matter ....Pages 249-255