The US Food and Drug Administration is recommending that food manufacturers list sesame as an ingredient on labels.<br />According to CNN, listing the ingredient would be voluntary.<br />The move is designed to help people who are allergic to sesame identify foods that may contain the seed.<br />Many Americans are allergic to sesame, and the labels would help them quickly identify foods containing sesame.<br />Under current FDA regulations, sesame must be declared on a label if whole seeds are used as an ingredient.<br />Labeling, however, is not required when sesame is used as a flavor or in a spice blend.
