Eggs Wheat (gluten) Soy Peanuts Tree nuts Shellfish
Most common food allergies in older children & adults Fish Shellfish Peanuts Tree nuts
Peanut sensitization does not conclude an allergy About 95% of sensitized individuals are not clinically allergic Attracted the most attention because it is relatively common, typically permanent and often severe Significantly increased globally in the past decade 2-3x as common
2.5% of children younger than 3
Develops in first year of life
Most children will outgrow it
Baby Formula
Hidden Sources: deli meats, non dairy items, canned tuna fish, restaurant foods and sauces
Affect approximately 1.5% of young children
Likely to be outgrown
Most allergic reactions associated with egg involve the skin
Hidden sources: coffee drinks with foam topping, soft or hard pretzels, cooked pasta, egg substitutes.
Vaccines
1.8 million Americans Allergic are among the leading causes of fatal and near-fatal reactions to foods Tree nuts = walnuts, almond, hazelnuts, coconuts, cashews, pistachios, and Brazil nuts Tend to have a lifelong allergy Hidden sources: Salads and salad dressing, barbecue sauce, breading for chicken, pancakes, meat-free burgers, pasta, honey, fish dishes, pie crust, mandelonas (peanuts soaked in almond flavoring), mortadella (may contain pistachios)
2.3% of Americans Salmon, tuna, and halibut Avoid all varieties Lifelong Avoid seafood restaurants Asian restaurants-fish sauce Read ingredient lists Avoid areas where fish is being handled or cooked
Hidden Sources: Salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, bouillabaisse, imitation fish or shellfish, meatloaf, barbecue sauce (some are made from Worcestershire)
Curing Food Allergies There is currently no cure for food allergies The current recommendation is to avoid the allergen Promising treatments on the way