Name the eight major food allergens commonly required to be labeled in the U.S. (the 'Big 8').

• A. Sugar, gluten, dairy, peanuts.
• B. Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish.
• C. Tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.
• D. Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.

Answer: (D)

These are the eight allergens that U.S. labeling rules require to be declared when present. The eight are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy. This exact list is what the labeling standard (FALCPA) calls for, so it’s the best answer because it mirrors the official Big 8. The other options mix in items not in the Big 8 (like sugar or gluten) or omit several of the required allergens, so they don’t fit the labeling requirements.