Sesame is Sprouting into a Major Food Allergen

"Federal law does not require that sesame be labeled.
The following items usually contain sesame derivatives.
Read labels carefully. Contact the manufacturer directly
to be certain.

Benne/benne seed/benniseed
Gomasio (sesame salt)
Halvah
Hummus
Sesame oil (also known as gingelly or til oil)
Sesamol/sesamolina
Sesamum indicum
Sim sim
Tahini
Vegetable oil
Source:Food Allergy Initiative"

-Living Without Magazine June/July 2010