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.

Common Food Allergies AKA The Big-8 Include:

milk
eggs
fish
crustacean shellfish
tree nuts
peanuts
wheat
soy

Milk Allergens Include:

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– The MAYO Clinic, “Milk Allergy”}

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:

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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

Fish Allergen Foods Include:

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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

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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:

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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

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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 Food 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.

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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:

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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 Food Allergens Include:

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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

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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

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