Labeling Requirements

• Since 1986 the Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the use of sulfites with fruits and vegetables that are meant to be consumed raw, and it has also mandated that foods containing sulfites show this on their labels.
  
  

Food and Drink Containing Sulfites

• Food and drinks that contain sulfites include baked goods, horseradish, relish, canned clams, frozen shrimp, gelatins, jams, jellies, grape juice, apple cider, maraschino cherries, sauerkraut, instant mashed potatoes, trail mixes, dried soup mixes and wine. Though sulfites are produced by yeast naturally during the fermentation process, it is also added to wines as a preservative.
  
  

Allergic Reactions

• Sulfites can cause allergic reactions in an estimated one percent of people, according to the FDA. Between five and 10 percent of asthma sufferers are allergic to sulfites. These reactions can possibly be fatal in a similar percentage of cases.