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The FDA alerts and recalls provide information gathered from public notices and press releases about food allergen related recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases. FAACT will only post Product Notices reported by the FDA, USDA, and manufacturers regarding the top 9 food allergens recognized by the FDA. FAACT will not post non-food items with the exception of medications, under the advisement of our Medical Advisory Board. See Archives to sort by specific allergen.

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*NOTE: FAACT is no longer posting Alerts/Recalls from FDA or USDA via our website. Please subscribe directly with them for all Alerts/Recalls. We will post Product Notices from companies who contact us.


May 16, 2023: CPG Sec 555.250 DRAFT: Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-contact

This draft guidance, when finalized, will replace existing guidance, CPG Sec 555.250 Statement of Policy for Labeling and Preventing Cross-contact of Common Food Allergens, for FDA staff on FDA's enforcement policy regarding major food allergen labeling and cross-contact. 

Download the Draft CPG Guidance

December 22, 2020: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration posted a warning letter issed to Whole Foods Market for a pattern of receiving and offering for sale misbranded food products necessitating a series of food recalls for allergens.

October 1, 2020: FDA Releases Results on Sampling of Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate for Milk Allergen

Is It Really FDA-approved?

May 21, 2015: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FDA: What FDA Learned About Dark Chocolate and Milk Allergies


University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Allergy Research and Resource Program

FARRP, founded by Steve Taylor, was established in 1995 as an industry-funded consortium and cooperative venture between the University of Nebraska and seven founding industry charter members. Today, FARRP has more than 105 member companies, 8 Faculty members, more than 25 staff members and several graduate students. Dr. Joe Baumert, a FAACT medical advisor, is the Director.

FARRP has two primary missions:

Mission 1:
Develop and provide the food industry with credible information, expert opinions, tools, and services relating to allergenic foods.

Mission 2:
Develop and provide the food and related industries with credible information, expert opinions, tools, and services relating to novel foods and food ingredients including genetically modified products.

FARRP takes a comprehensive approach working with and collaborating with research institutions, governmental authorities, consumer groups, and scientific societies around the globe to share our experience and knowledge to improve the safety of food products for consumers with food allergies and sensitivities.

The majority of food manufacturers/producers react speedily and responsibly when they hear that one of their products may have caused a reaction, but unfortunately not all do. If you feel the response you got from the food manufacturer/producer was not satisfactory, you can contact the FARRP laboratory directly to discuss the possibility of having the suspected food analyzed. The lab personnel will require details from the food packaging so have it to hand when you call. Even if the food manufacturer responds appropriately and even if they ask for the remaining food, you may wish to send a portion of the food to the FARRP laboratory for analysis; this is your decision.

The telephone number to call is 402-472-4484. The lab is open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (central time zone). It is closed weekends, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and the week of Christmas Eve to New Years Day.


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Whole Foods Market’s Glastonbury Store Recalls Divine Treasures 100,000 Smooches Vegan Chocolate Due to Undeclared Allergen

Whole Foods Market’s Glastonbury Store Recalls Divine Treasures 100,000 Smooches Vegan Chocolate Due to Undeclared Aller

February 15, 2015  |  Peanuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 13, 2015 — CAMBRIDGE, MA — Whole Foods Market is recalling “Divine Treasures 100000 Smooches” sold at the Glastonbury, Connecticut location due to an

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T. Marzetti Co Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg in Single Serve Packets of Larosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing Due to Label Issue

T. Marzetti Co Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg in Single Serve Packets of Larosa's Creamy Garlic Dressin

February 15, 2015  |  Egg, Milk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 13, 2015 — The T. Marzetti Co of Columbus, OH is voluntarily recalling 627 cases of LaRosa’s Creamy Garlic Dressing in 1.5 oz packets because the product contains milk

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Kent, WA Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Egg Allergens in Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip

Kent, WA Firm Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Egg Allergens in Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Di

February 12, 2015  |  Egg, Soy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 12, 2015 — Real Foods in Kent, WA is initiating a voluntary recall of 356 cases (712 units) of Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip, due to misbranding and

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Spiceco Extends an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in 5 oz. Containers of Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika Lot # 091717PAHU05PS

Spiceco Extends an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in 5 oz. Containers of Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Pa

February 11, 2015  |  Peanuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 9, 2015 – Avenel, NJ – Spiceco of Avenel, NJ is recalling PRIDE OF SZEGED SWEET HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergen. People who have an

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Whole Foods Market Recalls Items Prepared With Supplier-provided Ground Cumin Spice Due To Possible Health Risk (Peanut)

February 10, 2015  |  Peanuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 9, 2015 — Austin, TX — Whole Foods Market has recalled items prepared with a supplier’s ground cumin spice ingredient that may have contained undeclared peanut.

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National Choice Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts & Tree Nuts in Bagels

February 10, 2015  |  Peanuts, Tree-nuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 9, 2015 — South Saint Paul, MN — National Choice Bakery has notified their customers concerning possible undeclared peanuts and tree nuts contaminated from an

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