I have been conducting
oral challenges of products advertised as "corn free" by the
manufacturer. If I experience a corn
allergy reaction, I then file reports with the manufacturer, the FDA, and the
FTC.
January 31, 2018
Failed oral challenge of
Bluebonnet B-Complex 50 Capsules
UPC Code 743715004122
Lot #70601201
EXP 0620
I took one capsule at 3:07
pm, and my corn allergy reaction began at 3:28 pm. Since this product was
labeled as “free from corn,” I left a message with Bluebonnet Nutritional
Corporation at 3:45 pm. My reaction to this product was a rapidly-expanding
belly (very uncomfortable), with another "corn baby" developing. I took an antihistamine at 4 pm.
I received a call from Marilyn,
Customer Service Manager for Bluebonnet Nutritional Corporation; and after
conducting further research, they discovered that the inositol is grown on
phytin which is derived from corn. Therefore, they are removing their corn-free
claims from their website and packaging in the near future. I thanked her for their efforts on behalf of
the corn allergy community.
In
the event you experience a corn allergy reaction to a product that is labeled
"corn free," refer to instructions for filing reports in the
following links:
Non-FDA-Compliant
"Corn-Free" Claims (Revised 11/16/17); Title 21 U.S.C. - Section 343,
Chapter 1 - Adulterated or Misbranded Foods or Drugs
FTC
Filing a Complaint to Report False and Misleading Labeling
WARNING:
I strongly recommend that you do not attempt any oral food challenges unless you are in the presence of your physician.
UPDATE JUNE 18, 2018:
I filed an adverse reaction
report with the FDA.
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
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