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Fresh Egg

Also known as: fresh eggs

Low concern

Fresh egg is a conventional whole food and high-quality protein source. Egg is one of the FDA's nine major allergens.

Found in

201 products

What it is

Whole, unprocessed chicken egg in shell.

Protein source, binder, leavening, emulsifier.

Why it's flagged

egg allergen
Salmonella risk if raw

What regulators actually say

"Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods. But, eggs must be properly handled, refrigerated, and cooked to prevent foodborne illness from Salmonella."

FDA — fda.gov

"Eggs is one of the nine major food allergens identified by law."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food regulated under 21 CFR Part 118 (Salmonella prevention rule); egg is a major allergen

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food; egg is a labeled allergen

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