Milk

Milk allergy is an immune reaction to milk proteins and is different from lactose intolerance. Milk is one of the nine major food allergens. Ingredients such as whey and casein are milk-derived proteins and must be appropriately identified under U.S. allergen-labeling requirements.

For a diagnosed food allergy, the principal preventive measure is avoiding the allergen. Consumers should follow medical advice and read labels every time because ingredients and manufacturing practices can change.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Food Allergies: What You Need to Know — FDA

FDA guidance on major allergens, allergic reactions, labeling and avoidance.

Have Food Allergies? Read the Label — FDA

Explains how major food allergens are identified on labels of most FDA-regulated packaged foods.

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