Written Notification of Major Food
Allergens as Ingredients

3717-1-03.5(D)(6)

Below is an example of a statement that could be listed on a menu, table tent, placard or display board that informs the consumer of major food allergens that are present as ingredients in unpackaged foods:

The following major food allergens are used as ingredients: Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, and Sesame. Please notify a food employee for more information about these ingredients.

Example of an allergen notification on a white table tent placed on a dining table with an indicator line

Example of an allergen statement indicated by an asterisk on a chalkboard bistro menu

Example of a small notification placard displayed in a deli or bakery display case

Example of an allergen notification printed at the bottom of a handheld restaurant menu

Written notification can be provided in many forms such as: physical or electronic means, including, but not limited to, brochures, deli case or menu notifications, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means.

For more information, please contact your local health department.