Do I need allergen labels on grab-and-go food in New York?

Yes, from November 12, 2026. New York's law (Agriculture and Markets Law 199-g, with Public Health Law 1357) says food that is prepared, packed and sold on the same premises must carry a written notice naming every major food allergen in it: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame.

The state's guidance says this covers things like wrapped single baked goods on a self-service counter, sandwiches and salads in a grab-and-go cooler, parfaits and cut fruit cups, bakery items boxed or bagged ahead, and clamshell meals in a self-serve case. It does not cover food packed after the customer orders, or packed items kept behind the counter until someone asks.

Declare marks the allergens in your ingredient list, including hidden names, and prints the labels in your browser.

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