Food Allergy Facts
A food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the body's immune system. Approximately 12 million Americans (4% of the population) suffer from food allergies. The most commonly effected are children (1 in 17 children under the age of 3).
Nearly 90% of all food allergies are derived from 8 major allergens - milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. These allergens can cause various reactions which primarily include, tingling in the mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, and or throat, wheezing, congestion or trouble breathing, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, and dizziness or fainting. Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction that is
rapid in onset and may cause death.
Though most children outgrow allergies to milk, wheat, eggs, and soy there is currently no cure for food allergies. Children rarely outgrow an allergy to tree nuts, peanuts, fish or shellfish. Strict avoidance of these allergens is the only way to avoid a reaction. This is why it is so important to create awareness and to educate people on the seriousness of food allergies.
I hope here at Food Allergy Families we are able to help your family find ways to make living with these allergies easier. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We would be pleased to hear from you!
Though most children outgrow allergies to milk, wheat, eggs, and soy there is currently no cure for food allergies. Children rarely outgrow an allergy to tree nuts, peanuts, fish or shellfish. Strict avoidance of these allergens is the only way to avoid a reaction. This is why it is so important to create awareness and to educate people on the seriousness of food allergies.
I hope here at Food Allergy Families we are able to help your family find ways to make living with these allergies easier. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We would be pleased to hear from you!
FAAN's 2010 Walk for Food Allergy
Food Allergy Families will be participating in this years Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network's (FAAN's) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure. The event will raise funds to find a cure for food allergy and to educate others.
Please support our fundraising efforts by either making a donation or joining our team. Visit www.foodallergywalk.org/goto/foodallergyfamilies for more information.
Allergy Alerts!*
ALLERGY ALERT! - July 10, 2010
Quality Food Center (QFC) stores said today it is recalling select containers of Broccoli Raisin Salad because they may contain walnuts not listed on the label.
ALLERGY ALERT! - July 6, 2010
M&K II Co., a Macomb, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain undeclared allergens, wheat and soy.... Full View
ALLERGY ALERT! - July 2, 2010
Setton International Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its Fairway brand Energy Mix and its Setton Farms brand Total Energy Mix sold to select stores in NY and NJ because they may contain peanuts and chocolate flavored chips (Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Sorbitan Monosterate (An Emulsifier), Salt, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanillin (An Artificial Flavor)) not listed on the label....Full View
Quality Food Center (QFC) stores said today it is recalling select containers of Broccoli Raisin Salad because they may contain walnuts not listed on the label.
ALLERGY ALERT! - July 6, 2010
M&K II Co., a Macomb, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,000 pounds of beef jerky products because they contain undeclared allergens, wheat and soy.... Full View
ALLERGY ALERT! - July 2, 2010
Setton International Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its Fairway brand Energy Mix and its Setton Farms brand Total Energy Mix sold to select stores in NY and NJ because they may contain peanuts and chocolate flavored chips (Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Sorbitan Monosterate (An Emulsifier), Salt, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanillin (An Artificial Flavor)) not listed on the label....Full View
Food Allergy Tip - Try leaving a cooler or an insulated bag stocked with allergy safe snacks for those long trips or unexpected delays.
Entertainment & Events
Visit the Entertainment & Events page often for the latest lists of food allergy events around the country.
Also check for restaurants and entertainment destinations all recommended by other food allergy families.
Also check for restaurants and entertainment destinations all recommended by other food allergy families.
Products
Visit our Products & Links page to view products and links to allergy friendly products that have been recommended to us by other food allergy families. Also shop for fun Food Allergy Family gear here.
*Please contact us if you would like to recommend a product that your family uses.
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*Remember to always check with your own medical provider about information you receive from the internet.
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