Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 34 of 319
Which of the following is one of the FDA's Big 9 major food allergens?
a.Beef
b.Tomatoes
c.Strawberries
d.Sesame
Explanation
Under the FASTER Act of 2021 (effective January 2023), sesame was added to the FDA's major allergen list, making it the 9th. The full list is milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
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