Peter Wrote:
>The banana definitely falls into the category of GRAS...

>But GRAS products, such as sugar, pollen patties, herbs, and yes -- bananas -- are permitted to be introduced into hives by law since they are not "treatments" in the accepted sense, but dietary supplements.

...a substance being designated as GRAS does not exempt it from appearing on a label...especially if it is a known allergen.  If there are banana residues in a jar of honey (or in wax used for cosmetics or cut comb), and it is not listed as in ingredient on the jar, and someone has an allergic reaction to it, the producer will have problems.  Of course, these problems can be minor when compared to the individual with the food allergy to the substance not listed on the jar.

deknow

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/FAQs_for_Notice_45-05/index.asp
"All ingredients used to manufacture meat, poultry, and egg products are required to be safe and suitable for use in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products. The designation of certain substances as GRAS relates to a determination that the ingredient is safe for human consumption. However, it is not the safety of the substance itself that is the problem. What poses concern to the Agency is the inadvertent addition of ingredients that have been reported to cause adverse health effects in sensitive individuals to the product, and the consequent non-declaration of those ingredients. Therefore, establishments should consider in their hazard analysis the necessary in-plant controls to ensure the appropriate control of ingredients, particularly those that cause food sensitivities, even if the ingredients are GRAS. "

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