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http://dx.doi.org/10.13103/JFHS.2021.36.3.257

A Survey on the Actual Condition of Products not Labeled with Allergens  

Kim, Kyung-Seon (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Song, Sung-Min (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Kwon, Sung-Hee (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Jang, Seung-Eun (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Lee, Bo-Min (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Kim, Meyong-Hee (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Han, Young-Sun (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Hur, Myung-Je (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
Kwon, Mun-Ju (Division of Food Analysis, Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment)
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Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety / v.36, no.3, 2021 , pp. 257-263 More about this Journal
Abstract
For this survey, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing was conducted using 14 species-specific primers to monitor the labeling of allergy-causing substances in various foods. Sixty samples from stationary stores near elementary schools and imported confectionery shops were tested, including snacks, candies, and chocolate. Allergens of milk, wheat, eggs, tomatoes, almonds and peanuts were detected in 30 cases (50.0%). In addition, many products were detected as either containing unlabeled substances or not showing allergen-related information and labeling in Korean. In order to ensure that consumers are able to purchase products safely and securely, a system for thorough guidance and monitoring of allergen-related labeling by domestic manufacturing and processing companies and import-related companies is required.
Keywords
Food; PCR; Allergen labeling;
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