Many snack and bakery companies continue to work toward compliance with directives outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act, from minor procedural tweaks to major shifts in the standard operating procedures.
Gluten-free is a hot product category. It seems everyone in the food industry wants to be involved in this trend, and the gluten-free label claim does attract a segment of the population that is highly sensitive to the ingestion of traces of gluten. Consumers with celiac disease must completely avoid gluten.
Product recalls in bakery and snack categories have remained consistent over the years, with undeclared allergens the primary cause. These costly recalls are preventable!
