Did you hear the news? Sesame is officially recognized as the 9th major food allergen as of January 1st, 2023! Approximately 1.6 million people in the United States, or an estimated 0.23% of the U.S. population, have a sesame allergy, according to a study by NIAID. Sesame will now join milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, fish, and shellfish on the list of major food allergens. This tiny seed can be found in various foods, including bread, crackers, sesame oil, and even some types of hummus. Food manufacturers will now be required to clearly label sesame products, making it easier for those with allergies to make informed choices about their meals. You can dive in deeper here: foodandwine.com/fda-adds-sesame-food-allergen-list-7090851 . . . #allergies #sesame #foodlabels #2023 #foodallergy #foodintolerance #allergen #allergentraining #foodhandler #restuarantbusiness #dineout #foodpreferences #allergyfriendly #allergyawareness #peanutallergy #soyallergy #d...