Watchdog slams inaccurate food labelling

Some food businesses are putting inaccurate labels on their products, limiting already restricted diets for people with allergies.

The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) report described the control of food allergens in some businesses as “insufficient” to protect public health.

The audit followed a survey published in June 2011 that showed 94% of precautionary food allergy labels were unreliable.