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Emergency Room Facts
In 2006, there were more than 30,000 emergency room visits due to a reaction to food. At least 2,000 of these patients were admitted and about 200 died from the reaction.

Food allergies are the number one cause of anaphylaxis in the United States.

Food Fact:

Even if you do not have a true food allergy, you may have a food intolerance.

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

Food Relationships

Did you know that if you are allergic to ragweed, that you may be allergic to bananas too?

Relationships can be a wonderful thing - unless you have a food allergy!

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Are you living with a food allergy?
Then you know just how difficult it can be on a day to day basis. From shopping to special events - to simply cooking for your family - living with a food allergy has its own special challenges

Common Food Allergies

Peanuts and shellfish are the leading cause of severe food reactions. As a matter of fact, peanut allergies have almost doubled in the last five years. But it isn't just peanuts that can cause anaphylaxis. An allergy to any food can lead to a serious or life threatening reaction.

Detailed Food Allergy Topics

Dairy

Eggs

Fish or Shellfish

Peanuts and Tree Nuts

Soy

Sulfites

Wheat and Gluten

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