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

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Authors

Julie Barnett · Brunel University of London

K. Muncer · University of Surrey

Jo Leftwich · University of Surrey

Richard Shepherd · University of Surrey

Monique Raats · University of Surrey

M. Hazel Gowland · Brunel University of London

Kate Grimshaw ·

Abstract

'May contain' labelling was interpreted in the light of judgements about the product, producer and previous personal experience. It is vital that these interpretation strategies are taken into account by those responsible for labelling itself and for the provision of advice to nut allergic individuals. Suggestions to improve labelling and advice to the allergic individual are considered.

Topics & Keywords

Food Safety and Hygiene Safety Warnings and Signage Risk Perception and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 734-734

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-734

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