Possible peanut cross-contamination in soy lecithin
Our team would like to bring to your attention that a report was logged on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) by Germany in late April (notification 2022:2286) indicating that some soy lecithin supplied from India may be contaminated with peanut, since then there have been sources which have reported the same findings.
Recent updates to the RASFF notification, and our own experience, indicate that affected lecithin batches have been distributed to South Africa.
We are recommending to our clients to review their soy lecithin ingredient supply chain to assess the vulnerability risk and ultimately to prevent the potential risk to consumers.
To assist you and your team with the management of allergen contamination we have compiled useful resources to consider when reviewing allergen control.
HELPFUL ARTICLE FROM FACTS
Ideas to assist with updating your Product Information Form
USEFUL RESOURCES FROM THE ALLERGEN BUREAU
Risk review, procurement & unexpected allergens in food guide
If you need any help with your Allergen management control, such as your Supplier risk review or Basic allergen quantitative risk assessment, please contact us to discuss further.