Worcestershire Sauce
Also listed as Worcester Sauce and Worchestershire.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Worcestershire sauce is a tangy fermented condiment. Labels may say Worcestershire sauce.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It seasons meats, bloody marys, and savory sauces.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a condiment under FDA labeling rules; anchovy and other allergens must be declared when present.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared fish or other allergens can appear in sauce recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Often contains fish (anchovy) and may include soy or tamarind—read the label.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026