Using 'may contain' labelling to inform food choice: a qualitative study of nut allergic consumers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Precautionary 'may contain' warnings are used to indicate possible allergen contamination. Neither food safety nor foods labelling legislation address this issue. The aim of this study is to understand how peanut and nut al...

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Main Authors: Gowland M Hazel, Raats Monique M, Shepherd Richard, Leftwich Jo, Muncer Kate, Barnett Julie, Grimshaw Kate, Lucas Jane S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/734