Bimbo Bakeries USA, one of the largest commercial baking companies in the United States, reaffirmed its labeling practices for sesame following a warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year.
The company owns well-known brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, Ball Park Buns & Rolls, Thomas’ (English muffins and bagels), Arnold, and Little Bites muffins.
In a statement sent to The Epoch Times on Oct. 9, Bimbo Bakeries explained its rationale for listing sesame as an ingredient on certain products, even when sesame is not always present.
“Bimbo Bakeries USA takes our role in protecting consumers with allergen sensitivities very seriously, through good manufacturing practices in our facilities and informative labeling on our packages,” the company said in the emailed statement….