After two Pret a Manger customers died from allergic reactions, owner of 11 food companies wrote an open letter urging for clearer regulations on food labelling. Pret is one of the companies that have signed the letter, which was organized by the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, a 15-year-old Londoner who passed away after consuming a baguette containing sesame seeds. Companies like Tesco, Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Greggs, and Sainsbury’s want mandatory law requiring the prompt reporting of anaphylaxis cases involving food.

According to the letter, FSA must make a clear action on allergen. Having a clear definition of how much of a particular allergen pre-packaged food can safely contain before being labelled as free of that allergen would be helpful for food vendors. Implementation would allow food producers to introduce industry-standard testing on a regular basis, aid in protecting the most allergic consumers, and broaden the range of foods they could eat.

Authorities and ministries were not informed immediately after the death or even the business which has sell the product. Government should follow a system where one can immediately report their issues related to allergens.  Undeclared allergen recalls happen frequently, but no strict action is taken against them. If a robust law is implemented, then it will help consumers choose products wisely.