Alpha-gal Major Food Allergen Labeling
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2025-02-10 — Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act: HR1178 (Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act) introduced in the 119th Congress to add galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) to the FDA’s statutory list of major food allergens, which would trigger mandatory allergen labeling on packaged foods for consumers with alpha-gal syndrome; referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee (2025-02-10). (novelty: 3)