Citizen Petition from Foley & Lardner LLP

An individual with Alpha Gal Syndrome is requesting that the government mandate clear labeling of ingredients in medications, specifically highlighting the danger of mammal, dairy, or gelatin components. They argue that such labeling would prevent life-threatening allergic reactions and reduce healthcare costs.

Anna Kulis, a private individual and long-term vegan, is requesting that the medication Levothyroxine (Synthroid) be reformulated to be vegan-friendly. She argues that the current ingredients, such as potential animal-derived magnesium stearate and lactose, conflict with her dietary beliefs and health needs.

An individual living with severe allergies argues that the FDA should require allergen labeling for mammalian products. They state that this change is necessary to help people with Alpha-Gal Syndrome and other allergies identify potentially life-threatening ingredients in food and medications.

The commenter, an individual with Alpha Gal Syndrome, supports the petition to require clearer labeling of mammal-derived ingredients in medications, supplements, and food products. They argue that current labeling is insufficient for people with life-threatening allergies and that mandatory disclosure of all active and inactive ingredients is necessary for consumer safety.

An individual with an Alpha-Gal allergy is requesting that food, supplements, and drugs clearly label ingredients as plant or animal sourced. They argue that this transparency is necessary for consumers to make informed health choices and express a desire for more plant-based alternatives for medications like Levothyroxine.