Household Allergen Preflight
The nine major U.S. allergens are milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame.
Before each Lesson, the parent:
- confirms household and diner allergies, intolerances, medical diets, religious/ethical boundaries, and cross-contact concerns;
- matches the exact product name to the Lesson requirement;
- reads the ingredient list and “Contains” statement every time, even for a familiar brand;
- checks the Lesson's likely-allergen note and chosen branch;
- controls separate utensils or work areas when the household requires them; and
- records the approved branch or postpones the food.
For Lesson 1, dairy yogurt means likely milk; oats or cereal may contain wheat or have cross-contact; plant yogurt may contain soy or tree nuts.
This page cannot establish that a product is allergen-free. If symptoms occur after eating, stop eating immediately and follow the person's emergency plan and current medical guidance.
Source rechecked August 29, 2026: FDA Food Allergies: What You Need to Know.