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Pecan Nut

Also known as: pecan nuts, pecan, pecans

Low concern

Whole-food tree nut. Tree nuts are FDA major food allergens requiring FALCPA labeling.

Found in

9,876 products

What it is

Edible nut from the pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis).

Snack, baking ingredient; flavor and texture in confectionery.

Why it's flagged

Tree nut allergen — FALCPA labeling required

What regulators actually say

"The nine 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

Whole food; major allergen under FALCPA

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; Annex II Regulation 1169/2011 allergen labeling

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