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Key Takeaways
TikTok is worried about some fishy ingredients in Walmarts Great Value food products.
Understandably, you wouldnt want to make summer smores with anchovy-laced marshmallows.
But its probably not an issue.
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Heres what experts say about the labeling practice.
Are There Really Traces of Fish?
Wondering why you havent seen these warnings on products from big-name brands?
That said, neither big-name brands nor their budget-friendly counterparts are required to add the warnings.
They are, however, supposed to warn about major allergens.
Its About Food Allergy Labeling
Food allergies and sensitivitiesaffect millions of people.
In 2021, sesame was also declared a major food allergen in the United States.
If a food product comes into contact with an allergen at some point along the way, its calledcross-contamination.
Should You Avoid Walmarts Great Value Products?
People who follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle may choose to avoid these foods, too.
And for people with food allergies, the disclosure of potential cross-contamination on the label could be life-saving.
Food and Drug Administration.Food allergies.
