[header] How to read food labels to find allergens [title] Look for an announcement on the label itself. [step] Many countries now have standard labeling for the most common types of food allergens. For example, a label might state " may contain traces of nuts, dairy, and soy ", even though none of these ingredients were listed separately. 
On the other side, a label may make it absolutely clear that it is allergy-friendly, such as " contains no soy or gluten ". [title] Look for the words used for common allergens.