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Answer

C — Not enough information to determine

Oregano is not an FDA-designated Top 9 allergen, so it does not have to be disclosed individually and may be a hidden ingredient under the term spices.

Additionally, the product may be manufactured on equipment or in a facility where peanuts and milk are also processed, a concern for cross-contact. Since precautionary allergen label (PAL) disclosures are entirely voluntary and there are no guidelines for how they should be written, the manufacturer is free to warn for sesame and not for peanuts and milk.

Remember: The absence of a PAL statement does not mean the product is safe from potential cross-contact!



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1 COMMENT

  1. Companies should not be allowed to just list “SPICES” as a general category. I’m allergic to Cinnamon and it is common to be listed under spices.

    When I write companies and ask if Cinnamon is included in the spices, they act as if I am trying to copy their ingredients. Even when I have stated that I am allergic to cinnamon.

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