Allergen Statement Generator

The FDA recognizes 9 major food allergens that must be disclosed: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. If any of these are present in your ingredients, they need to be called out clearly on your label, typically in a "Contains:" statement.

List every major allergen present in your product after the word "Contains," separated by commas — for example, "Contains: Wheat, Milk, Eggs." It usually appears directly below or next to the ingredient list on your label.

Yes. Packaged ingredients like cake mixes, frostings, and coatings often contain hidden allergens in their sub-ingredients — soy lecithin, whey, or almond flour, for example — that aren't obvious from the product name. Check the full ingredient list of every packaged product you use, not just the front label.

No. This tool detects allergens based on keyword matching against the ingredient text you paste in, which is a helpful starting point, but you should always verify against the actual packaging of every ingredient you use, since formulations can change.

If none of the 9 major allergens are present, most states don't require a Contains statement at all — though it's still good practice to list your full ingredients in descending order of predominance.