Hundreds of people with food allergies or sensitivities in their families are speaking out against the FDA’s latest move to loosen food labeling rules during the pandemic.
Manufacturers are allowed to make temporary, minor formula adjustments during the public health emergency without noting the changes on labels. Some examples might include leaving peas out of a soup, using bleached flour instead of unbleached, or subbing canola oil for sunflower oil, according to the FDA’s guidance.