Food allergies pdf

FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES info@imupro.com imupro.comAn der neuen Bergstraße 17 R-Biopharm AG 64 297 Darmstadt / Germany P +49 61 51 81 02 - 417 F +49 61 51 81 02 - 40 FOOD ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCES IgE Food Allergy IgG Food Allergy Lactose Intolerance Fructose Malabsorption Histamine Intolerance (commonly used in Thai and south-east Asian food), shellfish stock, paella, fish soups such as bisques and bouillabaisse etc. SULPHUR DIOXIDE AND SULPHITES Sulphur dioxide and sulphites are often used as a preservative in dried fruits such as raisins, dried apricots, prunes etc. They can also be found in meat products, prawns, vegetables, soft drinks, wine and beer, etc. CELERY Celery includes Key points: • A food allergy is an immune response to a food protein. • Food allergy is most common in infants and young children. • The most common allergenic foods are egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, sesame, wheat, soy, fish and seafood. • Most children grow out of milk, egg, soy and wheat allergies before they reach school age. An allergic reaction to food is a two-step process. Step 1: The first time you are exposed to a food allergen, your immune system reacts as if the food were harmful and makes specific IgE antibodies to that allergen. The antibodies circulate through your blood and attach to mast cells and basophils. Mast cells are found in all body tissues, They are: • milk • eggs • peanuts • soy • wheat • tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans) • fish • shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp) While these eight allergens are the most common, a student may have a severe, life- threatening allergy to a different food, and they may be allergic to more than one food. Did you know? B e c ompe t e n t i n s e l f- ma n a ge me n t of your food a l l e r gy( i e s ) : - Av oi d food s t o w h i c h you a r e a l l e r gi c - R e c ogn i z e s ympt oms of a l l e r gi c r e a c t i on s - K n ow h ow a n d w h e n t o a l e r t s ome on e A food allergy occurs when the immune system identifies a certain food as a threat to the body, much like it would react to germs that enter the body. As a result, the immune system kicks into gear and begins what's called the immune response. pots, food pans, sheet pans, and preparation surfaces. Fryers and grills. Wash hands and change gloves after handling potential food allergens. Most Common Food Allergens Food Allergies what you need to know * * Peanuts Tree nuts Fish Shellfish Eggs Milk Wheat Soy * If a guest has an allergic reaction, call 911 and notify management. Food Allergies and Sensitivities s k ts y ts n Allergens Pinkberry has listed the top six food allergens recommended by the FDA. The X indicates the item contains the specified allergen. Strawberry Puree Toasted Almonds x Twix x Waffle Cookie x Waffle Cone x Whipped Cream x Yogurt Chips x Toppings (cont.) Your health is of utmost concern to us ingredient list on food labels when you go shopping. Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be life-threatening. There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of food allergens Food Allergies Applicable to: Nurses, Physicians and Other Health Professionals For Professional Reference Only 2018 October Page 3 Nutrition Guideline Food Allergies Food allergies are unique because there are currently no proven pharmaceutical interventions to prevent potentially fatal allergic reactions