Common Food Allergies List

By Adriane Marie •  Updated: 11/11/22 •  15 min read
common food allergies allergens 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 Allergens Include:

“Milk is one of the most common food allergies in children. Cow’s milk is the usual cause but milk from sheep, goats, buffalo and other mammas can also cause a reaction.”
– The MAYO Clinic, “Milk Allergy

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

Egg Allergens Include:

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Eggs are a common food allergen.

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

Fish Allergen Foods Include:

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Fish is a common food allergen.

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Crustacean Shellfish Allergens Include:

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Crustacean shellfish are a common food allergen.

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Tree Nut Food Allergens Include:

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Tree nuts are a common food allergen.

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Peanut Allergens Include:

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Peanuts are a common food allergen.

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

Wheat Food Allergens Include:

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Wheat is a common food allergen.

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Soy Allergens Include:

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Soybeans are a common food allergen.

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

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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