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Peanut
Also known as: peanuts
Low concern
Peanut is a whole food, but it is one of the most clinically significant FALCPA top-9 allergens. Peanut allergy can cause severe anaphylaxis and is a major regulatory and labeling concern.
Found in
25,638 products
What it is
Edible legume seed of the Arachis hypogaea plant.
Whole-food ingredient providing protein, fat, fiber.
Why it's flagged
- top-9 FALCPA allergen with high anaphylaxis risk
- aflatoxin contamination risk (controlled by FDA)
What regulators actually say
"Peanut is one of the nine major food allergens identified by FALCPA, accounting for a substantial portion of severe food-induced anaphylaxis."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; FALCPA allergen disclosure required
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; allergen disclosure required
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