Why do peanuts say may contain nuts?

This lack of regulation explains why we often see jars of peanut butter with the label ‘may contain nuts’ on it. It’s not a joke, rather manufacturers add the blanket statements to all of their products. It’s to try to protect themselves in case someone has an allergic reaction to one of their products.

Why does packaging say may contain nuts?

Also look out for voluntary “may contain” labels, such as “may contain traces of peanut”. Manufacturers sometimes put this label on their products to warn consumers that they may have become accidentally contaminated with another food product during the production process.

Should I eat something that says may contain peanuts?

Similarly a study by the University of Nebraska discovered detectable levels of peanut in 8.6\% of foods labelled “may contain peanut” (or similar advisory wording). This study concluded that “Peanut-allergic individuals should be advised to avoid such products regardless of the wording of the advisory statement”.

Does may contain other nuts include peanuts?

The use of the generic term ‘may contain nuts’ to cover both nuts and peanuts is permitted if the risk of contamination is from both foods. There is no need to provide details of specific nuts under this type of voluntary labelling.

Can you eat nutmeg if allergic to nuts?

Despite its name, nutmeg isn’t a nut. It’s really a seed. If you have a nut allergy, you may be able to eat nutmeg without any risk of an allergic reaction. However, if you have a seed allergy, you may need to avoid nutmeg since it’s technically from a seed.

Can you eat tree nuts if allergic to peanuts?

And nearly all of the people with allergies to peanuts—which are technically legumes—were able to safely eat tree nuts like almonds, walnuts and Brazil nuts, even though tests had suggested they might be problematic.

Can you get rid of a nut allergy?

There is no cure for peanut allergies. Palforzia is a type of oral immunotherapy that is approved for use in treating peanut allergies. It is a daily medication that may reduce symptoms in some people who have a peanut allergy.

Can you grow out of a peanut allergy?

Studies show that an estimated 20–25\% of children experiencing a peanut allergy will outgrow it. Of those that outgrow their allergy, 80\% do so by the age of eight.

Can you outgrow a nut allergy?

About 20 to 25 percent of children with peanut allergies outgrow them, and about 80 percent who outgrow them will do so by age 8. Allergies to tree nuts, fish and shellfish may be tougher to outgrow and are often lifelong.

Is may contain nuts safe?

This statement is used by manufacturers to indicate that products may be contaminated with peanuts or other nuts through processing and packaging. At present ‘May contain traces of nuts’ is a voluntary statement and there are no clear guidelines to direct food companies how and when it should be used.