Decoding Food Labels: Tools for People with Food Allergies

The goal of this publication is to provide information to help consumers understand ingredient statements on food packages, so they can avoid foods and food-products that might contain specific allergens. It also differentiates between allergies and intolerances, and discusses the potential for cro...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A. Gollub, Amy H. Simonne
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2004-12-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/113867
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