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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The issues include contamination risks, undeclared allergens, and potential bacterial exposure—all of which can pose health concerns.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
White Castle Frozen Food Division recalled its four-count cartons of sliders due to an undeclared ingredient, according to an announcement posted to the FDA's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Food recalls for undeclared allergens are a leading cause of food safety alerts in the United States, as even traces of allergens can trigger adverse health outcomes.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Officials found in his cargo undeclared endangered species: two cockatoos, eight Amazon parrots, a capuchin monkey, and two small marmosets.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
White Castle Frozen Food Division recalled its four-count cartons of sliders due to an undeclared ingredient, according to an announcement posted to the FDA's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Food recalls for undeclared allergens are a leading cause of food safety alerts in the United States, as even traces of allergens can trigger adverse health outcomes.
—Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Officials found in his cargo undeclared endangered species: two cockatoos, eight Amazon parrots, a capuchin monkey, and two small marmosets.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Undeclared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeclared. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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