From: Norma Braun [NBraun@slrhc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 7:53 PM
To: OC EXECSEC
Subject: FOOD LABELS

     AS A MEMBER OF THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST (CSPI), I 
     URGE YOU TO INVEST SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO INSURE THAT:
     
        - FOOD LABELS COMPLETELY & ACCURATELY LIST THE PRESENCE OF ALL 
     KNOWN ALLERGENS, INCLUDING ANY FLAVORINGS;
         
        - FOOD MANUFACTURERS ADOPT MEASURES TO PREVENT THE UNINTENTIONAL 
     CONTAMINATION OF THEIR PRODUCTS WITH UNDECLARED FOOD ALLERGENS;AND
     
        - FOOD MANUFACTURERS INCLUDE A TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THEIR 
     LABELS THAT CONSUMERS CAN CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INGREDIENTS.
     
       THESE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PREVENTING POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING 
     REACTIONS.