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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This draft guidance, when finalized, will replace existing guidance, CPG Sec 555.250 Statement of Policy for Labeling and Preventing Cross-contact of Common Food Allergens, for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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See's Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in 8 Oz Classic Red Heart with Assorted Chocolates

See's Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in 8 Oz Classic Red Heart with Assorted Chocolates

February 8, 2015  |  Tree-nuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 6, 2015 — San Francisco — See’s Company of San Francisco is recalling all 8 oz Classic Red Hearts with Assorted Chocolates with bar code 737666091201 and stamped

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Bimbo Bakeries USA Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Regional Recall of Thomas’, Sara Lee and Jewel Bagels Sold in Sele

February 7, 2015  |  Peanuts, Tree-nuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 5, 2015 — HORSHAM, PA — Bimbo Bakeries USA is voluntarily recalling Thomas’, Sara Lee and Jewel Bagels because they may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds.

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Pepperidge Farm Issues Voluntarily Recall Of Bagels In Select States Due To Undeclared Allergens (Peanut & Almond)

Pepperidge Farm Issues Voluntarily Recall Of Bagels In Select States Due To Undeclared Allergens (Peanut & Almond)

February 7, 2015  |  Peanuts, Tree-nuts

February 6, 2015 - Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of bagels because they may contain undeclared allergens, including peanuts and almonds.  People who have allergies to peanuts and

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UPDATE: Middle East Bakery, Inc. Expands Allergy Alert Due to the Potential for Undeclared Soy in Select Lots of Joseph's Bread Products and Trader Joe's Pita Products (Original Alert Posted February 2)

UPDATE: Middle East Bakery, Inc. Expands Allergy Alert Due to the Potential for Undeclared Soy in Select Lots of Joseph'

February 6, 2015  |  Soy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 4, 2015 — Lawrence, MA — Middle East Bakery, Inc. of Lawrence, Massachusetts is recalling select lots of bread products bearing the Joseph’s and Trader

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Christ Kitchen Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Blameless Blondies Cookie Bar

Christ Kitchen Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Blameless Blondies Cookie Bar

February 5, 2015  |  Milk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2015 – Spokane, Washington – Christ Kitchen of Spokane, Washington is recalling 199/15 oz. packages of Blameless Blondies Brownie because it may contain undeclared

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The Jefferson Street Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in "Amana Dinner Rolls"

The Jefferson Street Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in "Amana Dinner Rolls"

February 4, 2015  |  Milk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — February 3, 2015 — The Jefferson Street Bakery of Burlington, IA, is recalling all “Amana Dinner Rolls” produced with lot number “834J364” because they may

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