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Unclear or incorrect labelling affects over half of those with food allergies

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Over half of people with food allergies (56%) have had an allergic reaction from mislabelled or unclear food packaging, with 23% having suffered multiple reactions, according to GS1 UK research. Seven in 10 people with food allergies said they felt nervous whenever they ate food…

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