The challenge with all of these fresh-cut, RTE products is that they were not getting any processing step required to eliminate the hazards that may exist on the raw materials.
The new gluten-free labeling rule doesn’t include testing requirements to validate that products are gluten free. Are certification standards the answer?
The risks posed by edible insects as food depend on the species of insect, the feed they consume, the environment they inhabit, and the production and processing methods adopted.