Sesame just became an official U.S. food allergen. So why are restaurant brands now adding it to foods?

Jan 5 2023 by Fast Company

Sesame seeds are tiny and hard to keep track of—so some companies are opting to just include them in foods, rather than keep them out.

On January 1, the U.S. government began recognizing sesame as a major food allergen, making it the ninth such ingredient subject to specific labeling and manufacturing regulatory requirements. It’s a long-awaited update, coming as a result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act (FASTER Act). The rollout means food and...

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