Novel food application EFSA opinion, dried and powder forms of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) are safe at the proposed level of use but can trigger allergic reactions in subjects allergic to crustaceans, mites and molluscs. European Commission now have 7 months to prepare a draft for the inclusion of the food in the authorised novel foods Union list

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