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Corn is not classified as one of the top common food allergens, unlike fish, soy, and peanuts, which are widely recognized as major allergens. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization identifies eight foods—milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans—as responsible for the majority of allergic reactions. While individuals can certainly be allergic to corn, it does not fall within that primary group of allergens that most regulatory bodies focus on when discussing food allergies. Thus, corn is less commonly associated with severe allergic reactions in the general population compared to the options that include fish, soy, and peanuts.