Food and Beverage Manufacturers Contacted Re: Corn Labeling Requirements

The FDA's Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC) and Technical Assistance Network (TAN) have confirmed that corn/corn-derived ingredients are not exempt from food labeling requirements (see references below).  As a result, I have contacted the following world-wide food and beverage manufacturers concerning corn labeling requirements.

AdvancePierre Foods, @AdvancePierre

Agropur Cooperative, @agropurcoop

Ajinomoto Park, @AJINOMOTOPARK

Anheuser-Busch, @AnheuserBusch

Annie's Homegrown, @annieshomegrown

Archer Daniels Midland Company, @ADMupdates

Arla Foods USA, @ArlaFoodsUS

B&G Foods, Inc., online contact form

Bacardi, @BACARDI

Barilla US, @BarillaUS

Barry Callebaut, @BCgroupnews

Bertolli, @Bertolli

Betty Crocker (General Mills), @BettyCrocker
Bigelow Tea, @bigelowtea

Blue Bunny (Wells Enterprises, Inc.), @Blue_Bunny

Breyers, @Breyers

BRF Brasil Foods, @BRF_Brasil, @BRF_Global

Brown-Forman, @BrownFormanJobs

Bunge Limited, Email: susan.burns@bunge.com

Campbell Soup Company, @CampbellSoupCo

Cargill, @Cargill

Chicago Bar Company (see RXBAR)

Chiquita, @Chiquita

Chobani, @Chobani

CHS Inc., @CHSGovAffairs

Coca-Cola Amatil, @CocaColaAmatil

Coca-Cola Company, The, @CocaColaCo

Conagra Brands, @ConagraBrands

Constellation Brands, @cbrands

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), @dfamilk

Danish Crown, Email: dc@danishcrown.dk

Dannon Company, The, @Dannon

Danone Food Company, @Danone

Dean Foods Company, @deanfoods

Del Monte Foods, @DelMonte

Diageo, @Diageo_News

Dole Food Company, @DoleTweets

Doritos, @Doritos

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, @DrPepperSnapple

Dunkin' Donuts, @dunkindonuts

E. & J. Gallo Winery, @gallocareers

FEMSA, @FEMSA

Ferrero UK & Ireland, @FerreroUK

Flowers Foods, @flowersfoods

Fonterra, @Fonterra

Foster Farms, @FosterFarms

FrieslandCampina, @FrieslndCampina

General Mills, @GeneralMills

Glanbia, @GlanbiaPlc

Gorton's Seafood, @gortonsseafood

Grassland Dairy, @GrasslandDairy

Grupo Bimbo, @Grupo_Bimbo

Heineken, @Heineken_AR

Hershey Company, The, @HersheyCompany

Hidden Valley, @HVRanch

Hormel Foods Corporation, @HormelFoods

Hostess Brands, LLC, @Hostess_Snacks

HP Hood, @hphood

Ingredion, Inc., online contact form

Ito En, @ITO_EN

J R Simplot, online contact form

J&J Snack Foods, @JJSnackFoods

JBS, online contact form

JM Smucker Company, The, @smuckers

Johnsonville, @Johnsonville

Juicy Juice, @JuicyJuiceUSA

Kellogg Company, @KelloggCompany

Kerry Group, online contact form

Keystone Foods, online contact form

Kraft Heinz Company, @KraftHeinzCo

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp., @krispykreme

Lactalis American Group, Inc., online contact form

Land O' Lakes, Inc., @LandOLakesKtchn

Libby's Brand Holding, online contact form

Lindt Chocolate USA, @Lindt_Chocolate

Little Debbie, @LittleDebbie

Maple Leaf Foods, @MapleLeafFoods

Marfrig Global Foods, online contact form

Mars, Incorporated, @MarsGlobal

McCain Foods Limited, @McCainUK, @McCainFoodsGB

McCormick Corporation, @McCormickCorp + online contact form

McCormick Spices, @mccormickspices

McKee Foods (see Little Debbie)

Meiji America, @meijiamerica

Mizkan America, Email:  Customer.Service@Mizkan.com

Molson Coors Brewing Company, @MolsonCoors

Mondelez International, @MDLZ

Morinaga Milk Industry, online contact form

Morton Salt, @mortonsalt

Mott's, @Motts

Nestlé US, @NestleUSA

Nissin Foods Group, @OrigCupNoodles

Ocean Spray, Inc., @OceanSprayInc

Oetker Group, Dr. Oetker Baking UK, @DrOetkerBakes

Olam International, @Olam

OSI Group, online contact form

Parmalat Spa, Email: parmalat@consumer-care.it

Pepperidge Farm, @PepperidgeFarm

PepsiCo, @PepsiCo

Perdue Farms, @PerdueFarms

Pernod Ricard, online contact form

Pillsbury, @Pillsbury

Pinnacle Foods, Inc., @pinnaclefoods

Post Consumer Brands, online contact form

Quaker Oats, @Quaker

Ragu (Mizkan America), @ragusauce

Red Bull, @redbull

Reser's Fine Foods, @Resers

Rich Products Corporation, @RichProducts

RXBAR, @RXBAR

Saputo, online contact form

Schreiber Foods, online contact form

Schwan's Company, @SchwansCompany

Smithfield, @SmithfieldBrand

Smithfield Foods/WH Foods, @SmithfieldFoods

Sodiaal, online contact form

Stonyfield Organic, @Stonyfield

Stouffer's, @stouffers

Sudzucker, Email: info@suedzucker.de

Sunkist Growers, @Sunkist

Suntory, @SuntoryGlobal

Tate & Lyle, online contact form

The Honest Company, @Honest

TreeHouse Foods, online contact form

Tropicana, @Tropicana

Tyson Foods, @TysonFoods

UnileverUSA, @unileverusa

Van's Foods, @vansfoods

Vion Food Group, online contact form

Welch's, @Welchs

Wells Enterprises, Inc., online contact form

WhiteWave Foods (see Danone Food Company)

Yoplait Yogurt, @Yoplait

Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients are Required on Food Labels, FDA's FCIC/TAN (Revised 6/20/18)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/06/corncorn-derived-ingredients-are.html

Critical Corn Allergy References, Studies, Statistics, & Petitions

(Includes my submission to The Joint Commission, Congress, FDA, & U.S. Dept. of Health requesting emergency mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, liquids, & drugs.)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/corn-allergy-reference-links.html

My February 25, 2018, certified letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Re: mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, fluids, & drugs for the safety of corn-allergic patients.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/02/my-february-25-2018-letter-to-us.html

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911

Sources:

https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/2017-top-100-food-and-beverage-companies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Food_manufacturers_of_the_United_States

Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients are Required on Food Labels, FDA's FCIC/TAN

CRITICAL UPDATE, JUNE 16, 2020

FDA CONFIRMS THAT CORN IS EXEMPT FROM FDA LABELING REQUIREMENTS

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/fda-confirms-that-corn-is-exempt-from.html

(Revised June 20, 2018)

My First Inquiry to the FDA’s FCIC/TAN:

Corn-allergic patients are currently required to provide our own previously-prepared corn-free foods, liquids, and medications while hospitalized (the only corn-free product stocked by hospitals is straight, saline-only IV fluid). What would happen if our admissions were due to an emergency? Please let me know how to proceed with a request that hospitals be mandated to stock corn-free foods, fluids, and medications (compounded to exclude corn) for the safety of corn-allergic patients. After my surgery in March, 2017, the hospital could not comply with the surgeon-ordered, liquid-only diet; since all of the liquids they offered me contained corn even though my allergy to corn was clearly indicated in my medical records. The hospital failed in their responsibility to contact the manufacturers of each liquid to confirm if the products contained corn/corn derivatives.  Therefore, a corn allergy is potentially a life-threatening diagnosis; since hospitals are ill-equipped to treat/nourish us. Thank you!

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC)/Technical Assistance Network (TAN) has prepared a response for case number 00167188.

First Reply by the FDA’s FCIC/TAN, May 25, 2018:

Good afternoon, we are sorry to hear about your experience. We would like to offer a point of clarification: while corn is not one of the eight major allergens, it still must be listed as an ingredient in foods that contain corn. Corn is not exempt from FDA labeling requirements. [Emphasis added.]

Hospitals and other public health or medical facilities are not regulated by FDA. You may want to contact your state and local health officials to offer your suggestion regarding food service facilities in hospitals.

We hope this information is helpful.

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN.

My Second Inquiry to the FDA’s FCIC/TAN:

Case 00167188: Food/Allergen [ ref:_00D60KbN0._500t0AfLBa:ref ]

The FDA representative responding to my inquiry does not understand that corn/corn derivatives, as of now, are EXEMPT from FDA labeling requirements. I have had a corn allergy for 10 years; and, as a result, I must contact manufacturers prior to consuming their products due to the fact that corn/corn derivatives do not have to be labeled; e.g., I experienced severe reactions to Mott's and Ocean Spray 100%-advertised "pure" fruit juices. When I contacted these companies, they explained that corn/corn-derived ingredients in their products (corn-derived ascorbic acid) were exempt from labeling requirements, since corn has not been declared an official allergen. The corn-derived ascorbic acid was "hidden" under "natural flavors." Another severe reaction was to Morton's iodized salt. Again, the company explained that their iodized salt contains corn-derived dextrose which is EXEMPT from FDA labeling requirements.

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC)/Technical Assistance Network (TAN) has prepared a response for case number 00167300.

Second Reply by the FDA’s FCIC/TAN, May 30, 2018:

Greetings. We are sorry to hear that you were unsatisfied with the response to case #00167188, but the answer provided to you was correct: products containing corn are not exempt from the FDA labeling requirements found in 21 CFR part 101. [Emphasis added.] However, as previously stated, corn is not one of the eight major allergens as defined by Federal law, namely the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. If you feel that the legal definition of food allergens should be expanded to include corn, we encourage you to contact your elected officials.

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN.

My Third Inquiry to the FDA’s FCIC/TAN:

Case 00167300: Complaint [ ref:_00D60KbN0._500t0AfRnX:ref ]

I called Mott's, Ocean Spray, and Morton's Salt companies on June 1, 2018. These companies (to which I experienced severe allergic reactions to the undeclared corn-derived ingredients in their products; e.g., corn-derived dextrose, corn-derived ascorbic acid) have explained to me over the last 10 years that due to the fact that corn has not been declared an official allergen, corn/corn derivatives are exempt from FDA labeling requirements. I explained to them that the FDA has stated to me, in writing, that corn/corn-derived ingredients must be labeled, and shared with them the FDA regulation you shared with me. I received a call from Morton's Salt on June 5, 2018; and, once again, they declared that they are not required to label corn in their products since corn has not been declared an official allergen (I cannot consume iodized salt due to corn-derived dextrose).

Every company I have contacted since I acquired an allergy to corn in 2008 (confirmed in 2011) have reiterated the same declaration. Only after corn is declared an official allergen will companies be required to label corn/corn-derived ingredients.

I have contacted all 535 members of Congress six times in the last 4 1/2 years. They, too, have confirmed that companies are exempt from labeling corn, because corn has not been declared an official allergen. 

My February 25, 2018, certified letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Re: mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, fluids, & medications for the safety of corn-allergic patients.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/02 

Third Reply by the FDA’s FCIC/TAN, June 20, 2018:

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC)/Technical Assistance Network (TAN) has prepared a response for case number 00168167. 

While we appreciate your interest in this subject, we cannot be of further assistance as the Federal laws and regulations are clear on the food labeling and allergen labeling requirements.  In hopes of clearing up your confusion, we will reiterate our previous explanations. We also encourage you to review our previous correspondence and the Federal regulations we have cited for further information.

Corn is not exempt from FDA labeling requirements. Per the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act):

[A food shall be deemed to be misbranded] Unless its label bears (1) the common or usual name of the food, if any there be, and (2) in case it is fabricated from two or more ingredients, the common or usual name of each such ingredient; except that spices, flavorings, and colors not required to be certified under section 721(c) 29 unless sold as spices, flavorings, or such colors, may be designated as spices, flavorings, and colorings without naming each. (Sec. 403(i))

This is further clarified in 21 CFR 101.4, which elaborates upon the requirements for ingredients to be listed on food labeling.

The FD&C Act also states that "The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded [is prohibited]" (Sec. 201(a)).

We hope this clarifies that foods containing corn must include that information in their ingredient lists.

Corn derivatives are not exempt from FDA labeling requirements.Contrary to your previous assertion, regardless of whether they are derived from corn or not, dextrose and ascorbic acid are not exempt from FDA's food labeling regulations as codified in 21 CFR part 101. They are NOT, however, subject to food allergen labeling requirements because corn is not one of the eight major allergens as defined by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. 

Dextrose and ascorbic acid must be identified as ingredients in foods that contain them as "dextrose" and "ascorbic acid."

Furthermore, ascorbic acid is typically used as a preservative or nutrient, not as a flavor. If it is included in a food or beverage as a preservative or nutrient, it cannot be "hidden" under natural flavors--it must be identified by name.

We hope this is helpful. 

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN.

View popular Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) questions and answers identified by the Technical Assistance Network (TAN), on ourwebsite.

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911

Colleges of Pharmacy Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

(Revised September, 2021)

Due to disturbing testimonies from the 13.5K+ members of our corn allergy support groups confirming that clinicians continue to administer dextrose-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning on the package insert, I am concerned that pharmacy students are not being adequately educated about the dangers of NMIs (non-medicinal ingredients) in drugs.  In addition, I have read too many personal testimonies confirming that clinicians continue to prescribe medications to corn-allergic patients that contain corn-derived excipients even though their allergy to corn is clearly documented in their medical records.

ALABAMA:

Auburn University School of Pharmacy, Auburn, @AUHSOP

McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, @SamfordPharmacy

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

ARIZONA:

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale, @MidwesternUniv

University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tucson, @UAZPharmacy

ARKANSAS:

Harding University College of Pharmacy, Searcy, @HUPharmacy

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, @uamshealth

CALIFORNIA:

California Health Sciences University (CHSU) School of Pharmacy, Clovis, @CHSUniv

California Northstate University College of Pharmacy, Elk Grove, FB message

Chapman University School of Pharmacy, Rinker Health Science Campus, Irvine, FB message

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) School of Pharmacy, Claremont, @KeckGrad

Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda, FB message

Marshall B. Ketchum University College of Pharmacy, Fullerton, FB message

Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy & Health Science Stockton University of the Pacific (3 locations), @UOPacific

Touro University California College of Pharmacy, Vallejo, @TouroCalifornia

UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, La Jolla, Email: pharmacy@ucsd.edu

University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy, San Francisco, @ucsfpharmacy

University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, @USCSchPharmacy

West Coast University College of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, @westcoastu

Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, Pomona, @WesternUNews

COLORADO:

Regis University Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, Denver, @RegisUniversity

University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, @CUPharmacy

CONNECTICUT:

School of Pharmacy University of St. Joseph, West Hartford, @USJCT

University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, Email: pharmacy@uconn.edu

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:

Howard University College of Pharmacy, online contact form + Email: awutoh@howard.edu

FLORIDA:

Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Email: info@famu.edu [Email address no longer viable]

Larkin University College of Pharmacy, Miami, @larkininstitute

LECOM School of Pharmacy, Bradenton, @1LECOM

Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, Fort Lauderdale, @NSUPharmacy

Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, West Palm Beach, @PBAUniversity

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, @UFPharmacy

University of South Florida College of Pharmacy, Tampa, @USFCOP

GEORGIA:

Mercer University College of Pharmacy, Atlanta, @MercerCOP

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy–Georgia Campus, Suwanee [unable to contact]

South University College of Pharmacy (11 locations), @SouthU

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, @UGAPharmacy

HAWAII:

University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, Hilo, @UHHiloDKICP

IDAHO:

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, Pocatello, @ISUPharmacy

ILLINOIS:

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Email: pharmacy@csu.edu

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, @MidwesternUniv

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy, Chicago/Schaumburg, @RooseveltU

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy, North Chicago, @RFUPharm

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy, Edwardsville, @SIUE

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago/Rockford, @UICPharm

INDIANA:

Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Indianapolis, @butleru

Manchester University College of Pharmacy, North Manchester, @ManchesterUniv

Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, @purduepharmacy

IOWA:

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Des Moines, @DrakeCPHS

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, @UIPharmacy

KANSAS:

The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, @KUPharmacy

KENTUCKY:

Sullivan University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Louisville, @su_pharm, FB message

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, @UK_COP

LOUISIANA:

University of Louisiana Monroe School of Pharmacy, Monroe, Email: sylvester@ulm.edu

Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, @XULA1925

MAINE:

Husson University School of Pharmacy, Bangor, @HussonU

University of New England School of Pharmacy, Portland, @unepharmacy

MARYLAND:

Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, @NDMPharmacy

University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy, Princess Anne, @UMESNews

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, @umsop

MASSACHUSETTS:

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (3 campuses), @MCPHSBoston

Northeastern University Bouve´ School of Health Sciences, Boston, Email: pharmacypractice@northeastern.edu

Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Springfield, @WNECOPHS

MICHIGAN:

Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, @FerrisState

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, @UMichPharmacy

Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Detroit, @wsueacphs

MINNESOTA:

University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth/Minneapolis, @UMN_Pharmacy

MISSISSIPPI:

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, @olemisspharmacy

William Carey University School of Pharmacy, Hattiesburg/Biloxi, Email: pharmacy@wmcarey.edu

MISSOURI:

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in STL, @UHSPedu

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy, Kansas City, @UMKCpharmacy

MONTANA:

University of Montana College of Health Professions & Biomedical Sciences, Missoula, Email: health.professions@umontana.edu

NEBRASKA:

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Emails: amh44034@creighton.edu, nza22922@creighton.edu

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, Omaha, @UnmcCop

NEVADA:

Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, UT/NV, @rosemanuhs

NEW JERSEY:

Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Florham Park, @FDUPharmacy 

The State University of New Jersey Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Piscataway, FB message

NEW MEXICO:

University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, @UNMHSC

NEW YORK:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, VT/NY, @acphsofficial

Binghamton University State University of New York School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton, Email: info@binghamton.edu

D'Youville College School of Pharmacy, Buffalo, @DYouville

Long Island University Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, @LIUPharmacy, @LIUPharmacyDean

St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Rochester, Email: pcarzo@sjfc.edu

St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Queens, @StJohnsU

Stony Brook School of Pharmacy, Stony Brook, online contact form, @stonybrooku

Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, @WeAreTouro

University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, @UBPharm

NORTH CAROLINA:

Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Buies Creek, @CampbellCPHS

High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, High Point, @HighPointU

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

University of North Carolina (UNC) Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, @UNCPharmacy

Wingate University School of Pharmacy, Wingate, @WingatePharmacy

NORTH DAKOTA:

North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences, Fargo, @NdsuPharm

OHIO:

Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, Cedarville, @cedarville

Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy, Rootstown, @NEOMEDedu

Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ada, @ohionorthern

Ohio State College of Pharmacy, Columbus, @osu_pharmacy

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, Cincinnati, Email: pharmacy@uc.edu

University of Findlay College of Pharmacy, Findlay, @ufindlay

University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toledo, @UToledoPharmacy

OKLAHOMA:

Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy, Weatherford, @swosu

The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, online contact form

OREGON:

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, Corvallis, @OSUPharmacy

Pacific University Oregon School of Pharmacy, Forest Grove, @pacificu

PENNSYLVANIA:

Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, @DuquesnePharm

Jefferson Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Email: JSPAdmissions@jefferson.edu

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy Erie Campus, Erie, @1LECOM

Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, @TU_SP

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, @pittpharmacy

University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, @USciences

Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes-Barre, @WilkesU

RHODE ISLAND:

University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Kingston, @URI_Pharmacy

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Columbia University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, @UofSCPharm

Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Charleston, Email: reevesd@musc.edu

Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Clinton, @PC_Pharmacy
South Carolina College of Pharmacy, @SCPharmacy

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

SOUTH DAKOTA:

South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy, Brookings, @SDState

TENNESSEE:

Belmont University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, @BelmontUniv

East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, Johnson City, @etsu

Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, @lipscomb

South College School of Pharmacy, Knoxville, @SouthCollege

Union University School of Pharmacy, Jackson, Email: webmaster@uu.edu

University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy (3 campuses), @UTPharmacy

TEXAS:

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Kingsville, @TAMUpharmacy

Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Houston, @TexasSouthern

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Lubbock, @TTUHSC

University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, @UHouston

University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Fort Worth, @UNTHSC

University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, @UTexasPharmacy

University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy, El Paso, @UTEPSOP

University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy, San Antonio, Email: admis@uiwtx.edu

UTAH:

Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, UT/NV, @rosemanuhs

University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, @uofupharmacy

VERMONT:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, VT/NY, @acphsofficial

VIRGINIA:

Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, @AppPharm

Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, online contact form

Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Winchester, @ShenandoahU

South University School of Pharmacy (11 U.S. campuses), @SouthU

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, @VCUPharmacy

WASHINGTON:

University of Washington School of Pharmacy, Seattle, @UW_Pharmacy

Washington State University College of Pharmacy, Pullman/Spokane, @WSUPharmacy

WEST VIRGINIA:

Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Huntington, @MarshallPharmD

University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, Charleston, @UCSOP

West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, @WVUPharmacy

WISCONSIN:

Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Mequon, @CUWisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin Pharmacy School, Milwaukee, @MedicalCollege

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, Madison, @UWMadPharmacy

WYOMING:

University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy, Laramie, @UWyonews

Critical Corn Allergy References, Studies, Statistics, and Petitions

(Includes my submission to The Joint Commission, Congress, FDA, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting an emergency mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, liquids, & medications for the safety of corn-allergic patients.)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/corn-allergy-reference-links.html

Baxter Labs specifically warns about administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic patients.

 "Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products." - Page 3

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/016679s104,016682s105,016692s095,019367s026lbl.pdf

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."

http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

Argo Cornstarch Oral Challenge to Test Hypothesis Presented by the ACAAI

 [Conclusion: If you are allergic/intolerant to corn, do NOT consume cornstarch. I suffered a significant allergic reaction as a result of this oral challenge.]

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/argo-cornstarch-oral-challenge-to-test.html

"Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

"Acids of Many Uses From Corn," C. L. Mehltretter

https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/IND43894163/PDF

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(Revised March 29, 2020)

I have also provided these colleges of pharmacy with the following documentation regarding dextrose vs. glucose.

Dextrose (corn sugar derived from cornstarch) is NOT a drug product, but is an ingredient added to drug products.

My March 5, 2020, Email to the FDA Re: Dextrose (Corn Sugar), per FDA Federal Regulation 184.1857, vs. Glucose (Blood Sugar)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/03/email-to-fda-re-dextrose-corn-sugar-per.html

Too many medical professionals are missing this critical contraindication warning.

LACTATED RINGER’S IN 5% DEXTROSE CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

Dextrose can prove fatal to the anaphylactic corn-allergic patient/consumer.

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR): FDA FEDERAL REGULATION, GRAS - 184.1857

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

Blog Post Forwarded July 8, 2020:

My July 2, 2020, Appeal to the NIH National Library of Medicine Re: PubChem CID 79025, Glucose (Blood Sugar) vs. Dextrose (Corn Sugar Derived from Cornstarch)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-july-2-2020-appeal-to-nih-national.html

Blog Post Forwarded January 12, 2021

My January 6, 2021, Open Letter to the FDA Re: Critical Difference Between Glucose (Blood Sugar) and D-Glucose (Corn Sugar/Dextrose)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-january-6-2021-open-letter-to-fda-re.html

Blog Posts Forwarded to Colleges of Pharmacy
with Active Twitter Accounts
September, 2021

 

Dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/D-glucose, 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/06/dextrose-is-corn-sugar-21cfr1841857-and.html

Guidelines for reporting clinicians who administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

Email:  cornallergyinitiative@gmail.com

Twitter:  @CornAllergy911

Source:

“List of pharmacy schools in the United States”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pharmacy_schools_in_the_United_States

Against the Grain Gourmet Pizza Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

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.

WARNING:

I strongly recommend that you do not attempt any oral food challenges unless you are in the presence of your physician.  Although I have not yet experienced an anaphylactic reaction to corn or my other allergens, I did have epinephrine auto-injector pens available (prescribed for my allergy to most antibiotics).

Failed oral challenge of Against the Grain Gourmet Pizza - Three Cheese

UPC Code #892453001082

Lot #17:26:52

Best By: 04/09/19

Packaging Claim:  “Our products contain no gluten, wheat, corn, soy, rice, peanuts, or tree nuts.”

May 11, 2018:

5:55 pm:  I consumed 2 slices of this pizza, and only added safe-for-me non-iodized salt.

6:30 pm:  Allergic reactions included pounding heart, increased pulse rate (80 bpm), and severe abdominal swelling (“corn baby”).  These are my usual reactions to corn exposure.

8:00 pm:  Took an antihistamine to counteract allergic reaction.

11:00 pm:  Still miserable from allergic reaction to this product.  Heart continues to pound, heart rate now at 85 bpm (resting pulse rate normally 60), and abdominal swelling (it looks like I’m 7 months’ pregnant).

12:15 am:  My pulse rate has come down to 67 bpm; however, I am still experiencing abdominal swelling/discomfort.

Conclusion:

If you have an allergy/intolerance to corn/corn derivatives, I would recommend that you avoid this product.

For allergy comparison, my corn allergy tested at 1+ on skin-scratch testing in 2011; however, my reactions to corn/corn derivatives have significantly escalated in the last couple of years.

I believe the problem ingredient may be the canola oil, or their suppliers may use cornstarch on the cardboard base or in the plastic wrapping.

"Can someone with corn allergies use canola oil?" Rose Wiegley, May 2, 2013, Quora

https://www.quora.com/Can-someone-with-corn-allergies-use-canola-oil

"Food Allergies and Vegetable Oil: What You Need To Know," Amy E. Tracy, January 13, 2015, adventures of an allergic foodie

https://adventuresofanallergicfoodie.com/2015/01/13/vegetable-oil/

 

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

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/11/non-fda-compliant-corn-free-claims.html

FTC Filing a Complaint to Report False and Misleading Labeling
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/?utm_source=takeaction#crnt&panel1-1

UPDATE MAY 12, 2018:
I filed a report with the FTC detailing my allergic reaction to this mislabeled food product.

UPDATE JUNE 18, 2018:
I filed an adverse reaction report with the FDA.

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911