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Sesame Seeds

Low concern

Sesame seeds are a whole food. Since January 2023, FDA has classified sesame as the 9th major food allergen under FASTER Act, requiring disclosure on US labels.

Found in

12,136 products

What it is

Seeds of Sesamum indicum, used whole or as paste (tahini), oil, or flour.

Whole food; flavor, garnish, oil source.

Why it's flagged

Major food allergen (FASTER Act, Jan 2023)
Anaphylaxis risk in allergic individuals

What regulators actually say

"Sesame is the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States... The new requirements went into effect on January 1, 2023."

FDA - Food Allergies (FASTER Act) — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Major food allergen (FASTER Act, effective Jan 1, 2023); allergen labeling required

European Union — EFSA

Allergen labeling required under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011

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