Common Food Allergies List

Most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms but some food allergies can cause severe reactions and even be life threatening. Be aware of which ingredients may pose a threat and be dangerous to yourself or others. Over 160 foods may cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies! Here are the 8 most common allergenic food categories and ingredients that may cause life-threatening situations.
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Milk Allergens Include:

• Artificial Butter Flavor is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Artificial Cheese Flavor is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Au Gratin dishes and white sauces are common food allergens, because they contain milk.
• Bread is a common food allergen because it sometimes contain milk.
• Butter is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Buttermilk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Cake is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Candy (chocolate, nougat, caramel, etc.) is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Casein is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Caseinates are common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Cereals are common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Cheese and anything that contains cheese is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Chewing Gum is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Cookies are a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Cottage Cheese is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Crackers are common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Cream is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Cream Cheese is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Curd is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Custard is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Donuts are common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Evaporated Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Ghee is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Half And Half is a common food allergen because it contains milk.

Milk is one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Ice Cream is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Ingredients spelled with the prefix “lact”, such as lactose and lactate is a common food allergen, contains milk.
• Lactalbumin is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Lactalbumin Phosphate is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Lactoferrin is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Lactoglobulin is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Lactose is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Low-Fat Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Malted Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Margarine is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Mashed Potatoes may be common food allergens because it may contain milk.
• Meats, canned and processed, including cold cuts and deli meats are common food allergens, contain milk.
• Milk is a common food allergen.
• Nougat is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Powdered Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Protein Powder is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Pudding is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Rennet is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Salad Dressings are a common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Sherbet is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Skim Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Sour Cream is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Whey and whey products are common food allergens because it contains milk.
• Whole Milk is a common food allergen because it contains milk.
• Yogurt is a common food allergen because it contains milk.

Egg Allergens Include:

• Albumin may be a common food allergen because it may be egg.
• Apovitellin, contained in the egg yolk, is a common food allergen because it contains egg.
• Artificial Flavoring may be a common food allergen because it may contain egg.
• Bagels may be a common food allergen, may contain eggs
• Baked Goods may be common food allergens because they may contain egg.
• Chicken Pot Pie is a common food allergen, contains eggs.
• Coffee Drinks may contain egg whites used as a foamy topping for drinks such as cappuccino
• Custard, a dessert made from whole eggs, is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Dried Egg Solids are a common food allergen because it contains egg.
• Eggnog is a common food allergen because it contains egg.
• Eggs are a common food allergen.
• Egg Substitutes are common food allergens because it contains egg.
• Egg Wash and Egg Whites are common food allergens because it is egg.
• French Toast is a common food allergen because it contains egg.
• Globulin is a common food allergen because it contains egg.
• Ice Cream is a common food allergen, may contain eggs
• Lecithin is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Livetin, contained in the egg yolk, is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Lysozyme, contained in the egg white, is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Macaroni may include egg, check ingredient label, typically, fresh pasta contains eggs and dry pasta does not

Eggs are one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Marshmallows may include egg whites
• Marzipan may contain egg whites, especially if the marzipan is homemade
• Mayonnaise is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Meringue or Meringue Powder, is from beaten egg whites
• Natural Flavoring is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Noodles, Egg Noodles contain eggs, a common food allergen
• Nougat may contain egg, may be a common food allergen, containing eggs
• Ovalbumin, contained in egg white, is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Ovoglobulin is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Ovomucin is a common food allergen, contains eggs
• Ovomucoid, contained in the egg white, is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Ovotransferrin, contained in the egg white, is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Ovovitelia, found in egg yolk, is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Ovovitellin found in egg yolk, is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Pasta, dry pasta typically does not contain egg but may be subject to cross-contamination with egg-based pasta in a factory or manufacturing facility, pre-cooked pasta in canned soups and other ready-to-eat dishes may contain egg
• Powdered Eggs are a common food allergen, contain egg
• Pretzels may contain egg, a common food allergen
• Protein Shakes may contain egg
• Salad Dressings, such as Caesar are typically include egg
• Silici Albuminate is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Simplesse, a fat replacement, is a common food allergen, contains egg
• Soufflés, are a common food allergen, containing egg
• Surimi, artificial crab meat may contain egg whites
• Vitellin, contained in the egg yolk, is a common food allergen

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Fish Allergens Include:

• Anchovies are a common food allergen, fish
• Arctic Char is a common food allergen, fish
• Atlantic Saury is a common food allergen, fish
• Barbecue Sauces made with Worcestershire
• Bass is a common food allergen, fish
• Bigeye Tuna is a common food allergen, fish
• Bluefish is a common food allergen, fish
• Branzino is a common food allergen, fish
• Catfish is a common food allergen, fish
• Caesar Salad and Caesar Dressing typically contain fish
• Caponata (Sicilian eggplant relish)
• Carp is a common food allergen, fish
• Catfish is a common food allergen, fish
• Caviar, fish eggs, is a common food allergen, fish
• Cod, is a common food allergen, fish
• Croaker, is a common food allergen, fish
• Cuttlefish, is a common food allergen, fish
• Cuttlefish Ink is a common food allergen, fish
• Eel, is a common food allergen, fish
• Oil, Fish, is a common food allergen, fish
• Fish Sauce, is a common food allergen, fish
• Fish Stock, is a common food allergen, fish
• Flatfish is common food allergen, fish
• Gelatin is a common food allergen, fish
• Grouper is a common food allergen, fish
• Halibut is a common food allergen, fish

Fish are one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Herring is a common food allergen, fish
• Kampachi is a common food allergen, fish
• Mackerel is a common food allergen, fish
• Mullet is a common food allergen, fish
• Perch is a common food allergen, fish
• Roe (fish eggs) is a common food allergen, fish
• Salmon is a common food allergen, fish
• Sardines is a common food allergen, fish
• Sea Bass is a common food allergen, fish
• Silver Carp is a common food allergen, fish
• Snapper is a common food allergen, fish
• Sole is a common food allergen, fish
• Surimi, an imitation crabmeat sometimes used in sushi, is a common food allergen, fish
• Swordfish is a common food allergen, fish
• Tilapia is a common food allergen, fish
• Trout is a common food allergen, fish
• Tuna is a common food allergen, fish
• Walleye is a common food allergen, fish
• Worcestershire Sauce is a common food allergen, often contains fish products such as anchovies
• Yellowtail is a common food allergen, fish

Crustacean Shellfish Allergens Include:

• Abalone, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Barnacles are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Bouillabaisse may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Calamari, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Clams which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Cockle, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Crab are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Crawfish are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Crayfish are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Cuttlefish, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Cuttlefish Ink may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Escargot which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Fish Stock may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Glucosamine may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Krill are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen

Crustacean Shellfish are one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Limpet, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Lobster is shellfish and crustacean, a common food allergen
• Mollusks, which are classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Mussels which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Octopus, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Oysters, which are classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Oyster Sauce, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Periwinkle, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Prawns are shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Scallops, which are classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Sea Cucumber, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Sea Urchins, which are classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Seafood Flavoring may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Shrimp is shellfish and crustaceans, a common food allergen
• Snails, which are classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Squid, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Surimi may be a common food allergen, may contain shellfish
• Turban Shell, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish
• Whelk, which is classified as mollusks, may be a common food allergen, a separate group of shellfish

Tree Nut Allergens Include:

• Almonds are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Almond-Butter contains a common food allergen, tree nuts.
• Almond-Milk contains a common food allergen, tree nuts.
• Almond Oil is a common food allergen made from tree nuts.
• Argan Oil is a common food allergen made from tree nuts.
• Beechnuts are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Beechnut Oil is a common food allergen made from tree nuts.
• Brazil Nuts are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Brazil Nut Oil is a common food allergen made from tree nuts.
• Cashews are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Cashew Oil is a common food allergen made from tree nuts.

Tree nuts are one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Cashew Butter contains a common food allergen, tree nuts
• Cashew Milk contains a common food allergen, tree nuts
• Macadamia Nuts are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Marzipan contains a common food allergen, almonds.
• Pine Nuts are a common food allergen, a tree nut
• Pistachios are a common food allergen, a tree nut
• Walnuts are a common food allergen, a tree nut.
• Walnut Oil is a common food allergen because it is made from tree nuts.

Peanut Allergens Include:

• Baked goods. Cookies, candy, pastries, pie crusts, and others may contain peanuts
• Candy. Chocolate candy especially, also nougat and marzipan may contain peanuts
• Other sweets, ice cream, frozen desserts, puddings, and hot chocolate may contain peanuts
• Cereals and granola may contain peanuts
• Trail Mix often contain peanuts
• Chili and Soups, peanuts or peanut butter are sometimes thickeners, may contain peanuts
• Flour, Peanut Flour, is a common food allergen, contains peanuts
• Grain Breads may contain peanuts

Peanuts are one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• High-energy bars may contain peanuts
• Honey may contain peanuts
• Hydrolyzed plant or vegetable protein may contain peanuts
• Nut Extracts may contain peanuts
• Nut pastes. Includes products like marzipan, almond paste, and nougat may contain peanuts
• Nut Oils, including cold-pressed or expressed peanut oil and others may contain peanuts
• Peanuts are a common food allergen, contains peanuts
• Peanut Butter is a common food allergen, contains peanuts
• Peanut Oil is a common food allergen, contains peanuts
• Sauces which may include barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pesto, gravy, mole sauce, glazes, or marinades may contain peanuts
• Salads and Salad Dressing may contain peanuts
• Veggie Burgers may contain peanuts

Wheat Allergens Include:

• Beer often contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Bran, Wheat Bran Hydrolysate contains wheat
• Bread Crumbs contain wheat, a common food allergen
• Bulgur contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Cereal Extract contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Club Wheat contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Couscous contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Cracker Meal contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Durum contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Einkorn contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Emmer contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Farina contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Farro contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Flour (all-purpose, bread, cake, durum, enriched, graham, high-gluten, high-protein, instant, pastry, self-rising, soft wheat, steel ground, stone ground, whole wheat)
• Freekeh contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Glucose Syrup may contain wheat, a common food allergen
• Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Kamut contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Matzoh, matzoh meal (also spelled as matzo, matzah or matza) contains wheat, a common food allergen

Wheat is one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Orzo, made from wheat semolina flour, contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Pasta contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Seitan contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Semolina contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Soy Sauce may contain wheat, a common food allergen
• Spelt contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Sprouted Wheat contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Starch (gelatinized starch, modified starch, modified food starch, vegetable starch) may contain wheat, a common food allergen
• Surimi may contain wheat, a common food allergen
• Triticale contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Vital Wheat Gluten contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Wheat (bran, durum, germ, gluten, malt, sprouts, starch) contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Wheat Germ Oil contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Wheatgrass contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Wheat Protein Isolate contains wheat, a common food allergen
• Whole Wheat Berries contain wheat, a common food allergen

Soy Allergens Include:

• Cold-Pressed, Expelled or Extruded Soy Oil contains soy, a common food allergen
• Edamame contains soy, a common food allergen
• Milk, Soy Milk contains soy
• Miso contains soy, a common food allergen
• Natto contains soy, a common food allergen
• Shoyu contains soy, a common food allergen
• Soy (soy albumin, soy cheese, soy fiber, soy flour, soy grits, soy ice cream, soy milk, soy nuts, soy sprouts, soy yogurt) contains soy, a common food allergen

Soy is one of the Big 8 most common food allergens.

• Soya contains soy, a common food allergen
• Soybean (curd, granules) contains soy, a common food allergen
• Soy Protein (concentrate, hydrolyzed, isolate) contains soy, a common food allergen
• Soy Sauce contains soy, a common food allergen.
• Tamari contains soy, a common food allergen.
• Tempeh contains soy, which is a common food allergen.
• Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) contains soy, a common food allergen
• Tofu contains soy, which is a common food allergen.

Sources:

Food allergies: Understanding food labels – Mayo Clinic
Food Allergies | Food Safety and Inspection Service
The BIG 8 – School Nutrition Association
Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act

Adriane Marie

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