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Steve L Taylor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • quantitative risk assessment of foods containing peanut advisory labeling
    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Benjamin C Remington, Joseph L Baumert, David B Marx, Steve L Taylor
    Abstract:

    Abstract Foods with advisory labeling (i.e. “may contain”) continue to be prevalent and the warning may be increasingly ignored by allergic consumers. We sought to determine the residual levels of peanut in various packaged foods bearing advisory labeling, compare similar data from 2005 and 2009, and determine any potential risk for peanut-allergic consumers. Of food products bearing advisory statements regarding peanut or products that had peanut listed as a Minor Ingredient, 8.6% and 37.5% contained detectable levels of peanut (>2.5 ppm whole peanut), respectively. Peanut-allergic individuals should be advised to avoid such products regardless of the wording of the advisory statement. Peanut was detected at similar rates and levels in products tested in both 2005 and 2009. Advisory labeled nutrition bars contained the highest levels of peanut and an additional market survey of 399 products was conducted. Probabilistic risk assessment showed the risk of a reaction to peanut-allergic consumers from advisory labeled nutrition bars was significant but brand-dependent. Peanut advisory labeling may be overused on some nutrition bars but prudently used on others. The probabilistic approach could provide the food industry with a quantitative method to assist with determining when advisory labeling is most appropriate.

  • Consumer attitudes and risks associated with packaged foods having advisory labeling regarding the presence of peanuts
    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Susan L. Hefle, Terence J. Furlong, L. Niemann, Heather Lemon-mulé, Scott H. Sicherer, Steve L Taylor
    Abstract:

    Background Foods with advisory labeling (eg, "may contain") are increasingly prevalent. Consumers with food allergies might ignore advisory labeling advice. Objective We sought to determine whether consumers with food allergy heeded advisory labels and whether products with advisory labels contained detectable peanut allergen. Methods Surveys (n = 625 in 2003 and n=645 in 2006) were conducted at Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network patient conferences. Food products bearing advisory statements regarding peanuts were analyzed for the presence of peanut. Results Consumers were less likely to heed advisory labeling in 2006 (75%) compared with in 2003 (85%, P 1 mg of peanut or >0.25 mg of peanut protein) were detected in only 13 of 200 such products. Conclusion Consumers with food allergy are increasingly ignoring advisory labeling. Because food products with advisory labeling do contain detectable levels of peanuts, a risk exists to consumers choosing to eat such foods. The format of the labeling statement did not influence the likelihood of finding detectable peanut, except for products listing peanuts as a Minor Ingredient, but did influence the choices of consumers with food allergy. Clinical implications Allergic patients are taking risks by increasingly disregarding advisory labeling.

Obada Kayali - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Evaluation of Blast Furnace Slag Ternary Blended Cements in Assessing Durability
    2018
    Co-Authors: S Ahmed, Obada Kayali
    Abstract:

    Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) is widely used in the construction industry in large structures throughout the world. However, there is a concern with its use with ordinary Portland cement because of its propensity for autogenous shrinkage leading to cracking. Ternary blends of blast furnace slag/OPC and silica fume were therefore considered as a solution to avoid cracking. Ternary blends have the advantage of increasing early age strength as well as improving several other concrete properties. However, there is reluctance in the use of ternary blends of GGBFS where OPC becomes the Minor Ingredient. This is due to factors that include supply and demand, geographic location, economic considerations, and conservative attitudes. This paper examines the mechanical properties of such ternary blends as well as their resistance to chloride ion penetration.

  • Evaluation of blast furnace slag ternary blended cements in assessing durability properties of concrete
    2011
    Co-Authors: S Ahmed, Obada Kayali
    Abstract:

    Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) is widely used in the construction industry in large structures throughout the world. However, there is a concern with its use with ordinary Portland cement because of its propensity for autogenous shrinkage leading to cracking. Ternary blends of blast furnace slag/OPC and silica fume were therefore considered as a solution to avoid cracking. Ternary blends have the advantage of increasing early age strength as well as improving several other concrete properties. However, there is reluctance in the use of ternary blends of GGBFS where OPC becomes the Minor Ingredient. This is due to factors that include supply and demand, geographic location, economic considerations, and conservative attitudes. This paper examines the mechanical properties of such ternary blends as well as their resistance to chloride ion penetration. The paper demonstrates that the use of high volume blast furnace slag in which Portland cement becomes a Minor Ingredient offers superior performance in a harsh chloride environment.

Benjamin C Remington - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • quantitative risk assessment of foods containing peanut advisory labeling
    Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Benjamin C Remington, Joseph L Baumert, David B Marx, Steve L Taylor
    Abstract:

    Abstract Foods with advisory labeling (i.e. “may contain”) continue to be prevalent and the warning may be increasingly ignored by allergic consumers. We sought to determine the residual levels of peanut in various packaged foods bearing advisory labeling, compare similar data from 2005 and 2009, and determine any potential risk for peanut-allergic consumers. Of food products bearing advisory statements regarding peanut or products that had peanut listed as a Minor Ingredient, 8.6% and 37.5% contained detectable levels of peanut (>2.5 ppm whole peanut), respectively. Peanut-allergic individuals should be advised to avoid such products regardless of the wording of the advisory statement. Peanut was detected at similar rates and levels in products tested in both 2005 and 2009. Advisory labeled nutrition bars contained the highest levels of peanut and an additional market survey of 399 products was conducted. Probabilistic risk assessment showed the risk of a reaction to peanut-allergic consumers from advisory labeled nutrition bars was significant but brand-dependent. Peanut advisory labeling may be overused on some nutrition bars but prudently used on others. The probabilistic approach could provide the food industry with a quantitative method to assist with determining when advisory labeling is most appropriate.

S Ahmed - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Evaluation of Blast Furnace Slag Ternary Blended Cements in Assessing Durability
    2018
    Co-Authors: S Ahmed, Obada Kayali
    Abstract:

    Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) is widely used in the construction industry in large structures throughout the world. However, there is a concern with its use with ordinary Portland cement because of its propensity for autogenous shrinkage leading to cracking. Ternary blends of blast furnace slag/OPC and silica fume were therefore considered as a solution to avoid cracking. Ternary blends have the advantage of increasing early age strength as well as improving several other concrete properties. However, there is reluctance in the use of ternary blends of GGBFS where OPC becomes the Minor Ingredient. This is due to factors that include supply and demand, geographic location, economic considerations, and conservative attitudes. This paper examines the mechanical properties of such ternary blends as well as their resistance to chloride ion penetration.

  • Evaluation of blast furnace slag ternary blended cements in assessing durability properties of concrete
    2011
    Co-Authors: S Ahmed, Obada Kayali
    Abstract:

    Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) is widely used in the construction industry in large structures throughout the world. However, there is a concern with its use with ordinary Portland cement because of its propensity for autogenous shrinkage leading to cracking. Ternary blends of blast furnace slag/OPC and silica fume were therefore considered as a solution to avoid cracking. Ternary blends have the advantage of increasing early age strength as well as improving several other concrete properties. However, there is reluctance in the use of ternary blends of GGBFS where OPC becomes the Minor Ingredient. This is due to factors that include supply and demand, geographic location, economic considerations, and conservative attitudes. This paper examines the mechanical properties of such ternary blends as well as their resistance to chloride ion penetration. The paper demonstrates that the use of high volume blast furnace slag in which Portland cement becomes a Minor Ingredient offers superior performance in a harsh chloride environment.

Susan L. Hefle - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Consumer attitudes and risks associated with packaged foods having advisory labeling regarding the presence of peanuts
    The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Susan L. Hefle, Terence J. Furlong, L. Niemann, Heather Lemon-mulé, Scott H. Sicherer, Steve L Taylor
    Abstract:

    Background Foods with advisory labeling (eg, "may contain") are increasingly prevalent. Consumers with food allergies might ignore advisory labeling advice. Objective We sought to determine whether consumers with food allergy heeded advisory labels and whether products with advisory labels contained detectable peanut allergen. Methods Surveys (n = 625 in 2003 and n=645 in 2006) were conducted at Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network patient conferences. Food products bearing advisory statements regarding peanuts were analyzed for the presence of peanut. Results Consumers were less likely to heed advisory labeling in 2006 (75%) compared with in 2003 (85%, P 1 mg of peanut or >0.25 mg of peanut protein) were detected in only 13 of 200 such products. Conclusion Consumers with food allergy are increasingly ignoring advisory labeling. Because food products with advisory labeling do contain detectable levels of peanuts, a risk exists to consumers choosing to eat such foods. The format of the labeling statement did not influence the likelihood of finding detectable peanut, except for products listing peanuts as a Minor Ingredient, but did influence the choices of consumers with food allergy. Clinical implications Allergic patients are taking risks by increasingly disregarding advisory labeling.