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Chicken Egg

Low concern

Chicken egg is a whole, minimally processed food and a complete protein source. The main concern is that egg is one of the major FDA allergens and must be declared as such on labels.

Found in

688 products

What it is

The egg of Gallus gallus domesticus, commonly used as a whole food ingredient.

Whole protein food; binder, emulsifier, leavener in baked goods.

Why it's flagged

egg allergen
raw egg may carry Salmonella risk

What regulators actually say

"Egg, whole, raw, fresh - USDA FoodData Central nutrient profile."

USDA FoodData Central — fdc.nal.usda.gov

"Eggs are one of the eight major food allergens identified in U.S. law."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; egg is a major allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; egg is a listed allergen in EU labeling regulations.

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