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Food Allergies: Facts about Allergy Symptoms, Major Food Allergens, Labeling Law – USFDA

(PDF Format) Spanish Versions (HTML, PDF) -What are the major food allergens that need to be identifed by law -How the major food allergens are listed on an ingredient label -Possible symptoms of a food allergy reaction -Life-threatening symptoms with statistics about anaphylaxis -FDA statement about the “advisory” […]

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Overview: What is a Food Allergy, Who gets it, What are the symptoms, How are they diagnosed AAFA

What is a food allergy? Who gets a food allergy? What are symptoms of a food allergy? How are food allergies diagnosed? Skin tests, RAST, oral challenges, elimination diets Other concerns about diagnosing a food allergy? Steps to avoid developing food allergies Tips to Prevent Allergic reactions: […]

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Overview: What are food allergies, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Allergy vs. intolerance, How to avoid reactions FAIUSA

What is a Food allergy?: Your immune system and IgE antibodies mistakenly recognize food as a danger to your body. Who gets food allergies?: Anyone can at any age, but risks are higher for those with allergic diseases. Milk, egg, and soy allergies arre typically outgrown, whereas […]

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VIDEO: An Introduction on Managing Food Allergies COFAR

10:14 Video by Dr. Scott Sicherer

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ACT and REACT – Preventing and Preparing for Allergic Reactions by Dr. Michael Pistiner KFA

View other reader's comments and leave your own at the bottom of this page.The content in the frame below is from the Kids With Food Allergies website. If you feel that this information has been helpful, please consider supporting their organization with a donation.Read more

Shellfish Allergy Information FAIUSA

– General info – How to avoid SHELLFISH – List of Shellfish (Crustaceans and Mollusks) – Hidden sources of Shellfish

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Shellfish Allergy FAAN

– General information – Unexpected sources of SHELLFISH – Cross contact/exposure risks – Answers about carrageenan and iodine for SHELLFISH allergic individuals

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Shellfish Avoidance Handout – COFAR

– List of Shellfish (Crustacean and Mollusks) – Foods that often contain SHELLFISH – Situations to look out for cross-contact – Foods that are usually considered safe for SHELLFISH allergic individuals View other reader’s comments and leave your own at the bottom of this page.

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Fish Allergy Information FAIUSA

– General info – How to avoid FISH – List of Fish Species – Hidden sources of Fish

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Fish Allergy FAAN

– General information – Unexpected sources of FISH – Cross contact/exposure risks – Answers about carrageenan and iodine for fish allergic individuals

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