Food allergies are caused by the immune system’s abnormal response to a certain food. While some food allergies are mild, others can be life-treating or even deadly. Tree nuts and peanuts can lead to anaphylaxis, and, as a result, nut allergies lead to death more commonly than any other food allergen.
The foods that most often trigger allergic reactions include:
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
- Fish
- Shrimp
- Lobster
- Crab
- Eggs
- Milk
For those with serious food allergies, carrying an EpiPen® may be necessary.
Laurens Hope - www.laurenshope.com
Medic Alert - www.medicalert.org
FARE - www.foodallergy.org
www.kidswithfoodallergies.org