Unlabeled Allergens Can Be Life-Threatening—We Hold Businesses Accountable
When a food or product contains undeclared allergens, the consequences can be severe—even fatal. Whether it happens in a restaurant, grocery store, coffee shop, or from a packaged product, Texas law allows you to hold businesses, manufacturers, and distributors accountable when their negligence causes allergic reactions.
At Williford Law, PLLC, we represent clients in [City] and throughout Texas who suffer serious allergic reactions due to mislabeling, cross-contamination, or failure to warn.
When Can You Sue for an Allergic Reaction?
Under Texas law, you may bring a claim for negligence, premises liability, or product liability if:
- A food item failed to disclose known allergens
- A store, restaurant, or café ignored your allergy disclosure
- Cross-contamination occurred during food prep or packaging
- A product was mislabeled or not labeled at all
- A food service provider made false assurances about safety
These failures may violate both state food safety regulations and federal labeling laws (e.g., the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act).
Common Allergens That Trigger Legal Claims
| Allergen | Common Sources |
| Peanuts | Baked goods, sauces, candy, cooking oils |
| Tree nuts | Restaurant dishes, fried items, and sauces |
| Milk | Trail mixes, smoothies, and desserts |
| Eggs | Battered foods, baked items, pasta |
| Soy | Breads, sauces, frozen drinks, and mislabeled “dairy-free” products |
| Wheat (gluten) | Buns, hummus, sauces, and spice blends |
| Shellfish | Sushi, soups, mixed seafood items |
| Sesame | Buns, hummus, sauces, spice blends |
Any one of these, when undisclosed or mislabeled, can lead to anaphylaxis, hospitalization, or death.
Where These Incidents Commonly Occur
- Restaurants and fast food chains
- Coffee shops and smoothie bars
- Bakeries or dessert shops
- Grocery store delis or salad bars
- Catering events and food trucks
- Packaged food in stores or vending machines
- Cosmetics or hygiene products containing hidden allergens
Even “gluten-free” or “nut-free” claims can be dangerous and misleading if not properly verified and managed.
Symptoms and Injuries from Allergic Reactions
We represent clients suffering from:
- Anaphylaxis requiring epinephrine and emergency treatment
- Respiratory distress (swelling of the throat, airway obstruction)
- Cardiac arrest or loss of consciousness
- Severe gastrointestinal symptoms
- Hives, swelling, rashes, or facial reactions
- Hospitalization, ICU care, and long-term complications
- Death, resulting in a potential wrongful death claim
Quick recognition, medical care, and legal support are crucial.
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the situation, liability may fall on:
| Party | Examples |
| Restaurants or cafés | Ignoring allergy disclosure, misrepresenting ingredients |
| Food manufacturers | Failing to label allergens or prevent cross-contamination |
| Grocery stores | Mislabeling or failing to separate allergen-containing items |
| Schools or event venues | Serving food without allergy accommodations |
| Cosmetic companies | Omitting allergen warnings in lotions, soaps, or balms |
We review menus, ingredient lists, packaging, prep protocols, and employee training records to prove fault.
What to Do After an Allergic Reaction
- Seek emergency medical attention immediately
- Preserve the product, receipt, or food packaging if possible
- Photograph ingredient labels, menus, or misleading signage
- Get witness statements from companions or staff
- Request incident reports from the business
- Keep all hospital and treatment records
- Do not accept gift cards, refunds, or apologies as legal settlements
Let us investigate and document everything while you recover.
Compensation Available in Allergy-Related Injury Claims
If a business or manufacturer failed to protect you from a foreseeable allergy risk, you may be entitled to:
- Emergency care and hospitalization costs
- Long-term medical treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Psychological trauma (especially in children)
- Disfigurement or disability
- Wrongful death damages (if applicable)
We ensure your claim reflects the true impact of what you endured, not just the medical bills.
Why Choose Williford Law?
At Williford Law, PLLC, we don’t let careless businesses off the hook when they gamble with people’s health. We act fast to gather evidence, hold responsible parties accountable, and fight for full compensation.
We offer:
- Experience in food safety and product liability law
- Access to allergen testing and labeling experts
- Compassionate, client-focused service
- No fees unless we win
