As a food safety and labeling expert, I can provide you with information regarding the ingredients and manufacturing processes of popular candies, including M&M's.

Regular M&M's are made without peanuts. However, they do contain other allergens such as milk, soy, and eggs, as they are made on equipment that also processes peanuts and tree nuts. Mars Wrigley Confectionery, the manufacturer of M&M's, has stated that their standard M&M's are not peanut-free due to the potential for cross-contamination in their production facilities.

It's important for consumers with peanut allergies to be aware of the risk of cross-contamination and to check the packaging for any allergen warnings before consumption.

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There are some important things that you may not know about a peanut and tree nut allergy. Some parents wonder why they can't eat certain foods when peanuts or nuts are not visually present. For example, M&M's do not have peanuts as an ingredient, but there is a warning stating that they may contain peanuts.read more >>