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Cashew Nuts
Cashew Nuts
Also known as: cashews, cashew, cashewnut, cashew nut
Low concern
Cashews are a whole food. FDA designates tree nuts as a major food allergen under FALCPA, requiring disclosure on US labels.
Found in
13,435 products
What it is
Seed of Anacardium occidentale, eaten roasted, salted, or used in cooking.
Whole food; protein, fat, fiber source; texture in dishes.
Why it's flagged
- Tree nut allergen — can cause anaphylaxis
- FALCPA major allergen
What regulators actually say
"Tree nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans)... are among the major food allergens identified by law."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; tree nut allergen labeling required under FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; allergen labeling required under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
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