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Feta

Also known as: feta cheese

Low concern

Feta is a traditional cheese providing protein and calcium. As a dairy product, milk is a major FDA-recognized allergen.

Found in

1,677 products

What it is

A brined curd cheese traditionally made from sheep's milk (or a mixture with goat's milk), originating in Greece and protected as a PDO product in the EU.

Provides salty, tangy flavor and crumbly texture.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
high sodium

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Recognized cheese; milk allergen labeling required.

European Union — EFSA

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU.

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