Lisa Horne - Comment

Document ID: FDA-2012-N-0711-0035
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Food And Drug Administration
Received Date: February 04 2013, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Date Posted: May 10 2013, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: February 4 2013, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: May 13 2013, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 1jx-83i1-fwqh
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This is comment on Notice

Reqest for Comments and Information on Initiating a Risk Assessment for Establishing Food Allergen Thresholds; Establishment of Docket; Extension of Comment Period

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Thresholds are not even something to consider. The message is clear, zero tolerance strict avoidance. See this study http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0091-6749/PIIS0091674912017022.pdf - fact that food allergy thresholds are ever changing and unpredictable, thus unsafe. The food allergy community needs better labeling including may contains statements. Canada is leading the way in this area o flea belong and manufacturing safety measures. The U.S. can follow their lead. Thresholds would create increased risk, not to mention less trust from consumers - thus decrease in sales for manufacturers.