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Allergen Notice

Allergen information is provided as a helpful reference only and may not identify every allergen or cross-contact risk. Ingredients and product formulations vary by brand. Always check current product labels for every ingredient you use, especially when preparing food for someone with a food allergy. The Meal Edit does not guarantee any recipe or ingredient is allergen-safe.

Recipes, ingredient information, allergen labels, dietary labels, substitutions, and related information provided through The Meal Edit are intended for general informational and convenience purposes only.

The Meal Edit does not represent, warrant, or guarantee that any recipe, ingredient, substitution, or meal is free from any particular allergen or appropriate for any individual's dietary or medical needs.

Allergen information displayed within The Meal Edit may be generated or assisted by automated technology, artificial intelligence, recipe data, user-submitted information, or analysis of the ingredients listed in a recipe. While this information may help identify potential allergens, The Meal Edit does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Some allergens, derivatives, or sources of cross-contact may not be identified or displayed.

The Meal Edit does not claim that any recipe is “allergen-safe” or guarantee that a recipe is free from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, or any other allergen. Allergen labels and warnings are provided solely as a helpful reference.

Food products and ingredients can vary significantly by brand, manufacturer, location, and formulation. Manufacturers may change ingredients, allergen statements, processing methods, or facilities without notice. Products may contain allergens that are not apparent from the general ingredient name and may be manufactured, packaged, stored, or processed in environments where cross-contact with other allergens can occur.

If you or anyone consuming a recipe has a food allergy, intolerance, sensitivity, or other dietary restriction, you are responsible for independently verifying the safety and suitability of every ingredient and product used. Always read the current ingredient list and allergen statement on the actual product packaging before preparing or consuming a recipe. When necessary, contact the product manufacturer for additional allergen or cross-contact information.

Do not rely solely on The Meal Edit's allergen labels, dietary classifications, recipe descriptions, substitutions, or automated analysis when making food-safety decisions.

Recipes submitted or shared by members or other third parties may not have been independently tested or verified by The Meal Edit. The Meal Edit does not claim ownership, authorship, or independent verification of all recipes appearing on the platform.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Meal Edit and its owners, operators, affiliates, and service providers disclaim liability for allergic reactions, adverse reactions, illness, injury, or other damages resulting from the preparation, handling, substitution, or consumption of recipes or ingredients available through the platform, or from reliance on allergen or dietary information provided through The Meal Edit.

By using The Meal Edit, you acknowledge that food-allergy management requires independent verification and agree that you are responsible for determining whether a recipe and its individual ingredients are appropriate for you and anyone for whom you prepare food.