Question

1. what are the 9 major allergens that must be listed if included in the ingredients of a food product? for more information, visit the fda website.
2. the fda uses the following definitions for interpreting the % daily value on food labels:

Explanation:

These are the 9 major food allergens required to be labeled by the FDA, as they account for the majority of food allergic reactions.

Answer:

1. Milk
2. Eggs
3. Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod)
4. Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp)
5. Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)
6. Peanuts
7. Wheat
8. Soybeans
9. Sesame