The Importance of Expert Label Review in Food Products

Labeling Errors: A Consumer Safety Risk

Food labeling is essential for informing consumers about ingredients, nutritional values, and potential allergens in the products they consume. However, labeling errors can have severe consequences, from health risks to costly product recalls that damage brand reputation and result in significant financial losses.

Recent Recalls Due to Labeling Errors

A recent case highlighting the importance of expert label review is the recall of nearly 80,000 pounds of butter sold at Costco. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the product was missing a “Contains Milk” statement, a critical requirement to alert consumers with milk allergies. This labeling error not only put consumers’ health at risk but also forced the company to pull a large quantity of product from the market, resulting in financial losses and brand reputation damage.

Other recent examples of labeling errors include:

• Alpha Foods Burritos: Recalled for undeclared milk in meatless burritos and breakfast sandwiches.
• Birria-inspired Beef Soup: Recalled due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens.
• Pecan Mini Tarts: Recalled for pest contamination risk and lack of clear ingredient declaration.

Why Label Review is Essential

Label review is essential for food companies, not only to ensure compliance with regulations but also to protect consumers’ health. Labeling errors can lead to:

• Health risks: Undeclared allergens can have severe consequences for sensitive consumers.
• Costly recalls: Recalls involve logistics and communication expenses, as well as potential brand damage.
• Loss of consumer trust: Transparency is critical to maintaining consumer trust in the brand.

“FastForward ensures that your products are correctly labeled to comply with regulations and protect your consumers.”

FastForward’s Label Review Services

At FastForward, our team of FDA regulation experts provides label review services that ensure your products meet all necessary standards. Our services include:

• Allergen verification: We ensure all allergens are correctly declared on the product.
• Ingredient declaration review: We validate that every ingredient is properly listed.
• Claims evaluation: We check that nutritional or benefit claims are accurate.
• International compliance: We ensure your labels meet both local and international standards.

Trust FastForward to protect your brand and your consumers. Our expertise in label review will help you avoid costly errors and recalls.