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Understand Safe, Verify, and Avoid
Learn what each menu result means and why the status is not a guarantee.
1
Safe to consider
No selected allergen was found in the listed ingredients or restaurant-confirmed details. Ask staff if ingredients or preparation are unclear.
2
Verify with staff
The menu does not establish a safe answer, or the kitchen notes mention possible cross-contact. Ask about ingredients, substitutions, and separate preparation.
3
Avoid
A selected allergen is directly listed or the restaurant has identified a clear conflict. Choose another item or ask whether a meaningful modification exists.
4
Read the explanation
Open an item to see matched allergens, ingredients, substitutions, and kitchen notes. The explanation is there to support a decision, not to replace one.
Related guides
Use the tools with a severe allergyMake cross-contact warnings more conservative and know when to involve restaurant staff.Scan a menu in the iPhone appUse the camera to compare a menu with your saved allergy profile.Understand the guest view of a restaurant guideKnow what diners see when they scan and what information they use to decide what to ask.