'Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It's only right to add it to food labels'
Summary
A boy named Rex experienced a severe allergic reaction after eating a hot cross bun that contained pea protein. Pea is not legally required to be listed as an allergen on food labels, but there is growing support to add it to the list. Other families dealing with similar allergies also express concerns about the lack of labeling.Key Facts
- Rex, a nine-year-old, is allergic to peas and lentils and had an allergic reaction after eating a hot cross bun.
- The bun's glazing contained pea protein, which is not required by law to be listed on food labels in the UK and EU.
- Experts are calling for pea and other allergens to be added to the mandatory labeling list.
- Rex and another child had similar allergic reactions to unexpected pea protein in food products.
- Pea protein is increasingly being added to foods, making it harder for those with allergies to avoid.
- People with pea allergies report that their condition is often not taken as seriously as other allergies.
- Families like Rex's are concerned about the safety of food products and support expanding allergen labeling.
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