Sesame Allergy Archives - Illinois State Representative Jonathan Carroll

New law causing unintended consequences for those with major food allergies

February 21, 2023

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Original article written by Samantha Chatman for ABC7 on February 19th, 2023. To find the original article, click HERE. As of January 1, sesame is recognized as a major food allergen by the FDA and foods that contain sesame must be labeled on the packaging. CHICAGO (WLS) — A new law to protect people…

Illinois’ sesame labeling law likely to pull nation’s food producers into the requirement

August 2, 2019

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Story originally published for The Center Square on August 1st, 2019, by author Cole Lauterbach. Link to original article may be found HERE Illinois’ newest law is likely to have a nationwide effect on food warning labels across the country, according to an industry expert. The law enacted late last month requires any packaged retail product sold…