Food Allergy Facts
Food Allergy FactsA food allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system to a food protein. Allergic reactions to food can be life-threatening. Foods causing the majority of allergic reactions include milk, peanuts, eggs, shellfish fish, nuts, soy and wheat. Even eating a trace amount of an allergenic food can cause a reaction. For detailed information about anaphylaxis, visit the FAAN website. |