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THE 9 th ALLERGEN
According to the Journal of American Medical Association, more than 1.1 million people in the US are allergic to sesame. Sesame is the 9th major allergen among children and the laws have changed to better protect eaters. As of April 2021, sesame joined the list of top allergens, already including: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts,
reps about providing options from manufacturers with more transparent labeling, if that is needed. Not sure if you have someone with a sesame allergen in your dining program?
Err on the side of caution. Send a survey to parents or share
fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat and soy. The catch? We have to wait a bit longer to truly have protection for our eaters with a sesame allergen, as labeling of such ingredients isn’t required until January 2023. While many companies are adding sesame allergen info to their products right away, others are not there yet. Do you have a child in your dining program that has a sesame allergen?
this link with them, asking them to be aware of this potential allergen. Post information around
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the lunchroom about top allergens, now including sesame. By simply starting the conversation, you are bringing awareness to a topic that could save someone’s life.
Common Foods with Sesame Allergens:
(Note: As with everything, this is not a complete list and there are options on the market that are
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sesame-free.) • many Asian sauces • hummus • chips or sweets fried in sesame oil • crackers • dressings • falafel • granola/granola bars • vegetarian meat substitutes • and more.
Take caution and look for the following ingredients on labels: Sesame, Sesame Seeds, Tahini/Tahina, Sesame Paste, Sesame Oil, Gomasio (a Japanese sesame salt), Halva, Sesame Flour, Until we reach the January 2023 labeling deadline, be wary of food items that list general “Spices” or “Flavors” in the ingredient list. Double check that these nondescript food items do not contain the sesame allergen or talk to your food
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