undeclared
adjective
un·de·clared
ˌən-di-ˈklerd 
: not announced or openly acknowledged : not stated or decided in an official way : not declared
an undeclared war
an undeclared presidential candidate
a student with an undeclared major
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Supply chains are global and intricate, and even small errors—like cross-contamination or incomplete ingredient updates—can lead to undeclared allergens making their way into products.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What's New Frito-Lay announced a recall of certain bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips on Monday after learning that the product possibly contains undeclared milk.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
These two have learned to be frank about their issues, unlike the rest of the family, who remain in undeclared crisis.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Not every recall signals an outbreak — some are due to undeclared allergens like nuts or eggs, or a machine part, like a piece of plastic, getting into food at a processing facility.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What's New Frito-Lay announced a recall of certain bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips on Monday after learning that the product possibly contains undeclared milk.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
These two have learned to be frank about their issues, unlike the rest of the family, who remain in undeclared crisis.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Not every recall signals an outbreak — some are due to undeclared allergens like nuts or eggs, or a machine part, like a piece of plastic, getting into food at a processing facility.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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