In 2021, Congress passed a law designed to protect people with sesame allergies. It was called the FASTER Act, and it required food manufacturers to clearly label sesame as a major allergen starting January 1, 2023. For the 1.5 million Americans allergic to sesame — including me — it was supposed to be a victory. Instead, it quietly made the problem worse. What the FASTER Act Was Supposed to Do Before 2023, sesame was a hidden danger. It didn't appear on the federally mandated list of major a...

The Hidden Sesame Problem Every Allergy Parent Needs to Know

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