Issues and Concerns with Imported Foods
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  • Imported Food Process
  • Definitions
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    • Microbiological Contamination
    • Undeclared Allergens
    • Banned Antibiotics
    • Uneviscerated Processed Fish
    • Unapproved Colors
    • Unapproved E 124 (Ponceau 4R)
    • Lead Contaminated Foods and Packaging Containers
    • Sodium Cyclamate
    • Undeclared Preservatives
    • Mycotoxin
    • Shelf Stability
    • Economic Adulteration
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  • Additional Imported Food Concerns
    • Imported birds nests, balut, and guinea pig
    • Duck tongue imported from China
    • Illegally imported from China
    • Beef products imported from Italy
    • Deer tails, tendons, and slicked antlers unknown/unapproved source
    • Imported canned iguana soup
    • Ackees
  • Certified Food Colors Permitted in Foods
  • Food Color Additives Banned in the USA
  • Other AFDO Publications
  • Acknowledgements
Association of Food and Drug Officials

Undeclared Allergens

Undeclared allergens in food products are determined through laboratory testing.  The consumption of an allergen can cause mild to severe reactions in an individual and even death.  There are eight foods that have been determined by the FDA to be the “Big Eight” allergens:  Peanuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, tree nuts, and soybeans.  Products containing undeclared allergens are subject to recall and can be relabeled to identify the allergen. 10(Food Facts – February 2007FDA.govwww.fda.gov/downloads/ Food/ResourcesForYou/.../UCM079428.pdf -)

Undeclared Peanuts

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Undeclared Eggs

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