Excerpt From the 2013 FDA Food Code in Relation to
Latex Glove Use
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"Natural rubber latex gloves have been reported to cause allergic reactions in some
individuals who wear latex gloves during food preparation, and even in individuals
eating food prepared by food employees wearing latex gloves (refer to Annex 2,
3-304.15). This information should be taken into consideration when deciding whether
single-use gloves made of latex will be used during food preparation."
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"Although many allergic reactions occur as a
result of occupational exposure, CFSAN is
actively reviewing its current policy on the use
of disposable NRL gloves in food operations in
light of the possible transmission of the latex
protein via food. To gain additional information
regarding allergic reactions allegedly due to
the ingestion of food contaminated by NRL in
retail settings, CFSAN has been collecting
reports of such reactions from consumers who
have contacted the Agency. Several offices
within CFSAN will continue to collaborate in
reviewing incoming data. The results of these
activities and other related efforts will be
used to determine if policy changes regarding
the use of latex in food operations, based on
food safety considerations, are warranted. The
FDA, Office of Food Additive Safety, Division of
Food Contact Notification, reviews gloves
submitted for food-contact use in the food
industry on the basis of the glove’s formulation
or components. FDA regulates NRL gloves used for
medical purposes only. FDA is aware of the
following information related to occupational
hazards (not food safety hazards) associated
with the use of NRL gloves..." |
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