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Egg is a whole food and nutritionally complete protein source. The primary regulatory concern is allergen labeling — egg is one of the FALCPA top-9 allergens requiring disclosure.

Found in

36,362 products

What it is

Whole avian (typically chicken) egg consisting of yolk, white, and shell membrane.

Source of protein, fat, emulsification (lecithin), structure, and leavening.

Why it's flagged

egg is a top-9 FALCPA allergen requiring disclosure
Salmonella risk if consumed raw/undercooked

What regulators actually say

"Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens identified by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; allergen disclosure required (FALCPA)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food

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