21 Feb 2022 --- Researchers are calling for faster action on allergen labeling for sesame ingredients on food packaging, citing serious health risks for consumers who are unknowingly ingesting products that often cause severe allergic reactions. In a study published in the medical journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, US researchers found that “severely unidentified labeling” for packaged sesame products – particularly tahini – is causing around 65% of avoidable allergic reactions.
