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Shelled Peanuts
Shelled Peanuts
Low concern
Peanuts are one of the most clinically significant food allergens, capable of causing fatal anaphylaxis. Mandatory allergen labeling under FALCPA (US) and EU Regulation 1169/2011.
Found in
5 products
What it is
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) with shells removed.
Snack, ingredient in confectionery, peanut butter.
Why it's flagged
- Allergen — covered by FALCPA/FASTER. Not a hazardous additive.
- peanut allergy / anaphylaxis
- aflatoxin contamination
What regulators actually say
"FALCPA identifies eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens... peanuts."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Major allergen requiring labeling; aflatoxin action level 20 ppb (FDA Compliance Policy Guide 555.400).
European Union — EFSA
Peanut listed allergen under Reg (EU) 1169/2011 Annex II.
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