tip
Read the label again—even on a familiar package
Keep ingredient decisions tied to the package in your hand.
Try this
Read the full ingredient information each time you choose a packaged ingredient. Ask an adult to resolve an unclear label before opening or substituting the food.
Why it helps
Formulations can change, and allergen information is not always presented in a separate Contains statement.
When it applies
Use this for mustard, crackers, dairy alternatives, baking ingredients and other packaged foods used in meals or activities.
Keep in mind
Precautionary statements such as May contain are voluntary. Their absence is not an assurance that cross-contact could not occur, and the major-allergen list does not cover every possible food allergy.
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Behind the explanation
- FDA: Have Food Allergies? Read the Label ↗
Read full ingredient information; recipes can change, a separate Contains statement is not always present, and precautionary May contain statements are voluntary.
Version 1 · Sources checked 2026-09-25