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Colby Cheese

Also known as: Colby

Low concern

Colby cheese is a fermented dairy product providing protein, calcium, and saturated fat. Milk is a major FDA food allergen requiring labeling.

Found in

786 products

What it is

American semi-hard cow's-milk cheese similar to but milder/moister than cheddar.

Whole-food dairy ingredient; flavor and protein source.

Why it's flagged

major food allergen - milk
saturated fat
sodium

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity at 21 CFR 133.118; milk is a major food allergen.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; milk listed in EU Annex II as substance requiring declaration.

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