The nine major US food allergens
The FDA’s US baseline includes sesame, effective January 1, 2023.
US major allergens
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Crustacean shellfish
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
- Wheat
- Soybeans
- Sesame
Wheat allergy and gluten are different concepts
Wheat is the US major allergen in this list. Gluten is not a substitute name for wheat allergy. Celiac disease is a separate condition involving gluten; this list is not a celiac suitability guide or a global regulatory list.
Source: FDA: Food Allergies — What You Need to Know. Baseline checked October 3, 2026.